Senior Services of Midland County is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Everett N. Luce Community Champion Award, recognizing individuals and organizations whose dedication reflects Dr. Luce’s legacy of advocacy, compassion, and service to older adults.
Each year, Senior Services honors one individual and one organization whose work strengthens the quality of life for older adults in Midland County. The award is named in honor of Dr. Everett N. Luce, a visionary leader who helped establish the Midland County Council on Aging—now Senior Services—following his participation in the first White House Conference on Aging in 1960.
This year’s Individual Community Champion Award will be presented to Rich Martin of Assisted Living Locators. Rich is recognized for his thoughtful and patient approach to helping older adults and their families navigate complex care transitions. Through careful assessments, timely responses, and compassionate guidance, Rich has reduced stress for countless families while ensuring older adults move into environments that best support their needs, dignity, and independence.
The Organization Community Champion Award will be presented to Weiler Law Group in recognition of its outstanding commitment to providing free legal consultations to older adults in Midland County. Since early 2023, Weiler Law Group has partnered with Senior Services to offer confidential, unbiased legal guidance in estate planning and elder law. By expanding attorney availability to meet growing demand, the firm has helped older adults access trusted legal counsel in a safe, welcoming environment, removing financial and informational barriers that too often prevent individuals from receiving sound legal advice.
Senior Services is honored to recognize Rich Martin and Weiler Law Group for their meaningful contributions to our community and their unwavering commitment to supporting older adults.
For more information about Senior Services of Midland County or the Everett N. Luce Community Champion Award, please visit SeniorServicesMidland.org.
