If you know a senior who is making a positive impact in Chatham-Kent, you have a chance to give them some recognition.
Nominations are now open for the 37th annual Senior Achievement Awards.
The awards are handed out to residents aged 60 and older who have achieved significant goals and made outstanding contributions as volunteers within Chatham-Kent.
“We are requesting the public’s assistance,” said Mayor Darrin Canniff in a statement. “Everyone knows someone who has lent a helping hand, whether it be as part of a group or as an individual. Here is your chance to let us know about that person so we can recognize their contributions.”
The senior awards are a tradition that goes back to the 1980s. Since that time, more than 1,000 seniors have been honoured for their contributions to the community.
Nomination forms can be picked up at all municipal centres, public libraries, and all 11 senior centres across Chatham-Kent.
Residents can also submit nominations through the Let's Talk Chatham-Kent website.
The deadline for receipt of nomination forms is Friday, April 5, 2024.
The 2024 Senior of the Year will be announced during the broadcast of the Chatham-Kent Celebration of Older Adults on June 6 on Facebook and YourTV.
All nominees will be recognized during this virtual event.
