Davidson County Senior Services Program Earns National Spotlight for Innovative Marketing
Davidson County Senior Services Program Earns National Spotlight for Innovative Marketing
DAVIDSON COUNTY, NC — Brooke Adams, Special Events Coordinator for Davidson County Senior Services, has been honored as a winner of the National Council on Aging (NCOA)’s National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) Program of Excellence Awards. The Thomasville Senior Center, part of Davidson
County Senior Services, is one of just seven senior centers across the country to receive this prestigious recognition for their exceptional work serving older adults. “We’re so proud to accept this award honoring the hard work Brooke puts in each day to make a difference,” said Thessia Everhart-Roberts, Director of Davidson County Senior Services. “We believe that older adults deserve a place where they can feel accepted and empowered, which is why we offer a range of resources and activities.”
Each year, the NISC Programs of Excellence Awards recognize senior centers that go above and beyond to provide older adults with engaging programs, vital resources, and opportunities to stay connected and prevent social isolation.
Entries are judged by a panel of peers and NISC affiliate members and fall into seven categories: Marketing/Public Relations, Social and Support Services, Health and Wellness, Intergenerational, Nutrition, Technology, and Virtual and Hybrid Programming. There is also a Modernizing Senior Centers Innovation Award.
Brooke received the award in the Marketing/Public Relations category, which honors innovative efforts in branding, community outreach, and public engagement that raise the visibility of senior centers and attract new participants or partners.
The recognized program was Brooke’s creative and widely attended Murder Mystery Dinners— interactive events where participants work together to solve a fictional murder while enjoying a meal. These events blend theater, role-play, and problem-solving to deliver a unique experience that promotes critical thinking, encourages social interaction, and has driven significant program growth for the center.
To view a list of past and current winners, visit: https://www.ncoa.org/article/nisc-annual-programs-of excellence
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Email: seniorservices@davidsoncountync.gov Web: www.co.davidson.nc.us/seniorservices
555-B West Center Street Ext. • Lexington, NC • 27295
Tel: 336.242.2290 • Fax: 336.236.7515
211 West Colonial Drive • Thomasville, NC • 27360
Tel: 336.474.2754 • Fax: 336.236.7521
Thessia Everhart-Roberts, B.S., M.A.
Director of Senior Services
Davidson County Department of Senior Services, a division of Davidson County Government, provides a comprehensive array of programs and services that enable older and disabled adults to age independently in their own homes for as long as possible. The department’s mission is to empower, engage, and encourage the aging population of Davidson County. For more information about the department and its services, please visit www.co.davidson.nc.us/seniorservices.
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If you would like more information about this press release or to schedule an interview with Brooke Adams, please contact Thessia Everhart-Roberts
