Victoria’s prestigious Senior of the Year awards have opened for nominations to recognise and celebrate the community contributions made by seniors and Lilydale residents are encouraged to nominate active members in their local area.
Disability, Ageing and Carers minister Anthony Carbines announced on Tuesday 14 June that nominations for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards are now open until the end of July.
“Senior Victorians make important contributions to the life of our state across so many different areas, and these awards will recognise that invaluable work,” he said.
“If you know an inspiring senior who has made a difference in the community, I encourage you to nominate them for an award.”
Six categories are available for nominations including:
• Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year for outstanding achievement
• Promotion of Multiculturalism Award for promoting the benefits of cultural diversity
• Healthy and Active Living Award for helping to create active and healthy communities
• Veteran Community Award for exceptional contribution to the veteran community – open to all who work with the veteran community (not only veterans themselves)
• Ageing Well Award for combatting ageism and promoting ageing well initiatives
• Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria Senior Achiever Awards for significant contribution to local communities and Victoria.
The awards have been recognising the role of senior mentors, educators, role models and leaders in their ability to support diverse causes and communities across the state for 20 years.
Nominations for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards close on Friday 29 July 2022.
The ceremony will be held in October to coincide with the annual Victorian Seniors Festival. All nominees will also receive certificates recognising their contributions.
For more information or to make a nomination, visit seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/awards.
