The Herman Sr. & Iris B. Marable Senior Citizen of the Month Award is named for Judge Marable's mother and late father. The honor will be given to local senior citizens, age 60 or older, who have participated in efforts to improve the community.

 
Judge Marable discussed how the idea for the award came about. "This is a spin-off of our Student of the Month program. A couple of senior citizens who heard me making a presentation about the youth award told me that they wished they had the opportunity to be recognized as well, so we are addressing this desire." Marable further explained, "It is important that we recognize and honor those seniors who have helped to build our city because we all stand on their shoulders." Judge Marable explained that he decided to honor his parents by naming the award for them because they inspired him to serve the community. "My parents were both active in the Flint community. My father was active in the Open Housing movement in the 1960's, and in human rights causes in later years. My mother helped to form a block club on our street. I was taught that giving back to the community is very important." Judge Marable's Citizens Advisory Committee will review the nominations, and will select the awardees.