Montana Centenarians to be Honored in October

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will honor Montana centenarians during the 55th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging on October 1, 2024. 

The annual conference will take place at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. Centenarians will be honored during a luncheon from noon to 1:30 PM.

DPHHS is asking Montanans who will turn 100 as of December 31, 2024, or those who are already over 100 to submit their names and brief profiles.

All centenarians who submit information will receive a recognition certificate from Governor Greg Gianforte. 

Centenarians, or friends or family members, are encouraged to fill out this form by September 15, 2024.

The first five questions are required to receive a certificate.

• Centenarian’s name.

• Birth date of centenarian.

• Contact person (whom to send certificate to).

• Contact person’s phone number, mailing address, and email.

• What city do they live in now?

• Is the centenarian a Veteran? If yes, years, branch and location of service.

• Where were they born?

• If not born in Montana, what is their story about how they arrived to Montana?

• What is the secret to their longevity?

• What has been the most amazing event in their life that they would like to share?

• What is their favorite quote?

• Anything else they would like us to know about the centenarian?

• Please provide a picture of the centenarian when the information above is submitted. 

Please send centenarian information to: Governor’s Conference on Aging - Centenarians DPHHS - SLTC – Aging Services

Attention: Tessa Bailly 1100 N. Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT 59601 or email Tessa at Tessa.bailly@mt.gov. This information can also be submitted online.

The annual Governor’s Conference on Aging was created in 1968 to offer information and education to our older citizens, their families, and caregivers. Attendees include the elderly, persons with disabilities, caregivers, and service providers. There will also be several vendors on hand to share their information. The conference covers topics relevant to all people who are dealing with aging and disability issues.

Registration for the conference is now open. For more information about the event, including how to register, go to the conference website. Individuals can also call toll-free at 1-800-332-2272, or call the Senior and Long Term Care Division at (406) 444-4077.