This award is given by a municipality to recognize an outstanding senior who, after age 65, enriches the social, cultural or civic life of the community.
Eligibility
The person you nominate (the nominee) must be:
- at least 65 years of age
- a resident of Ontario
- a living person who has made their community a better place to live
- nominated by a municipality in Ontario
You cannot nominate:
- yourself
- someone who has passed away
- elected federal, provincial, municipal representatives or political appointees
Required information
To submit a nomination, you will need to provide:
- The municipality’s information, address, email and phone number
- The nominee’s first name, last name, home address, email address and phone number
- The municipal representative’s title, first name, last name, email address and phone number. etc.)
How to nominate someone
- Gather the required information.
- Create an account (or sign in for returning users) on the Ontario Honours and Awards Portal.
- Submit your nomination on the portal.
Ontario Senior of the Year Award Website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/honours-and-awards-community