Greater Napanee is once again seeking applications for its Ontario Senior of the Year Award.
Nominations are now open from now until noon on April 19.
To qualify nominations must have contributed to the community after the age of 65, have made their community a better place to live and be a current resident of Greater Napanee.
Seniors who qualify for this award may have contributed to many different fields such as the arts, literature, community service, volunteering, education, environment, fitness, and humanitarian activities. Nominees cannot be someone currently holding political office.
Nominations should include name and contact information on nominator, the name of the person being nominated and their contact information and a summary highlighting the nominee’s contributions to the community.
Nominations can be submitted to jwalters@greaternapanee.com or delivered in person to the Greater Napanee Municipal Administration Centre at 99-A Advance Avenue, Napanee. For more information call (343)-302-5238.
Last year the town recognized Judy Ann Smith as their recipient and presented her with the award during a council meeting in June, which also coincided with Ontario’s annual Senior Month.
The annual Senior of the Year Award was established in 1994 to give each municipality in Ontario the opportunity to honour one outstanding local senior, who, after the age of 65, has enriched the social, cultural or civic life of his or her community. The award pays tribute to this accomplishment, while simultaneously showing how seniors are making a difference in the lives of those around them.
More information on the 2023 Senior of the Year Award can be found on the Government of Ontario’s website, https://www.ontario.ca/page/honours-and-awards-community.