Senior Citizens, Inc. (SCI), a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for area seniors, recognized the 2021 recipients of the Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award at a luncheon at The Palmetto Club at The Landings. The recipients have contributed significantly to their community, inspired others by the difference they have made, and exemplify a life well lived.  

The 2021 honorees are:

• Dale and Lila Critz – These two local philanthropists have shared their time, talent, and treasure with multiple organizations in Savannah, including the Telfair Museums, United Way of the Coastal Empire, Historic Savannah Foundation, Junior Achievement and the Forsyth Park Project. As a team, they view their work as an investment in the future of Savannah and the Coastal Empire.

• Deborah Goldwire – Known to many as “The Playground Lady,” this former City of Savannah employee and church bus driver has made an impact in the lives of many of Savannah’s youth. She introduced them to team sports, cultural events, and civic duties, encouraging them to excel beyond their wildest imaginations.

• Robert James –The president of Carver State Bank, James was recently named chair of the St. Joseph’s/Candler Board of Directors. He has served as chairman of Savannah Economic Development Authority and Step Up Savannah, provided mentoring for students, and has been involved with many other organizations in our community.

 “We had a great time celebrating our three honorees and learning how they all have worked to improve this community,” said Patti Lyons, president of SCI. “These older adults are really the building blocks of our community, and we have so many lessons that can be gleaned from their lives well lived.”

Sponsors of the event included Critz Auto Group, Bob Faircloth, Kole Management Company, Queensborough National Bank and Trust, Philip and Cathy Solomons, and Cynthia Willett (Life Well Lived Sponsors), Ambos Seafoods, Georgia Power, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., and Mr. and Mrs. Don L. Waters (Legend Sponsors), Encompass Health, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Jepson, Jr., Thomas V. and Susan G. Reilly, South State Bank, and Sterling Seacrest Partners (Leader Sponsors), The Cartledge Foundation, Carver State Bank, Chatham Orthopaedic Associates, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cortese, Southeast Lung Associates, Savannah Economic Development Authority, St. Joseph’s/Candler, and West Construction Company (Laureate Sponsors), and Savannah Morning News and Savannah Magazine (Media Sponsors).

 For more details, please contact Anne Cordeiro at [email protected] or at 912-236-0363.