30th Annual Third Age Achievement Awards
Presented by CDPHP
Honoring individuals in their third age who prove that growing older doesn’t mean slowing down
Friday, April 17, 2026 • 11:30 A.M.
Wolferts Roost Country Club • Albany
Celebrating 30 Years of Leadership, Service and Impact
Proudly presented by CDPHP, LifePath’s 30th Annual Third Age Achievement Awards will honor remarkable individuals whose leadership, service and dedication have made a lasting impact in our community. This year’s event is led by last year’s honorees, Chair Paul Grondahl and Emcee Benita Zahn, and celebrates lives of distinction, highlighting those who continue to inspire, uplift and strengthen the Capital Region in their third age.
Become a sponsor or join the honoree committee and show your support for the honorees!
Meet This Year's Class
General Manager, MVP Arena
Connie Centrello
St. Vincent’s de Paul Church
William Kennedy
Novelist & Journalist
Community Leader
Bob Passonno
Community Volunteer
Deb Riitano
Director, Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary
Crickett Thomas-O’Dell
Director, Statewide Pre-Apprentice Program for Workforce Development Institute & NYS Building & Construction Trades Council
Healthcare and Government Executive
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Presenting
Barrier Breaker
Renegade
Centers Health Care
DID YOU KNOW?? There are over 200 past honorees of the Third Age Achievement Award.
Explore the full list of past recipients.
Questions or Want to Participate?
Contact Maria Jones, Director of Marketing and Special Events,
for questions or to get involved in any of LifePath’s fundraising events.