LONGMEADOW, Mass. (October 19, 2026) – Glenmeadow Retirement Community is proud to announce that it has received the 2026 Innovation & Impact Award from LeadingAge Massachusetts in recognition of its annual Age of Excellence Awards program.

The award was presented on October 14 during LeadingAge Massachusetts’ 72nd Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. Glenmeadow staff were joined by Brenda Garton-Sjoberg, a 2026 Age of Excellence honoree and emcee of this year’s celebration.

Established in 2024, Glenmeadow’s Age of Excellence Awards recognize individuals aged 60 and older who continue to make meaningful contributions to their communities. Over the past three years, the program has celebrated 27 honorees selected from more than 100 public nominations, highlighting their leadership, service, creativity, and lasting impact.

“When we first envisioned the Age of Excellence Awards three years ago, our hope was to spotlight older adults who make a meaningful difference in our communities,” said Dr. Kathy Martin, President and CEO of Glenmeadow. “Receiving the Innovation & Impact Award from LeadingAge Massachusetts is a tremendous honor and a meaningful recognition of what we set out to accomplish.”

The recognition reflects Glenmeadow’s continued commitment to challenging traditional perceptions of aging, celebrating the achievements of older adults, and pro\moting positive aging throughout the community.