The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is urging members of the community to consider nominating a local, hardworking and dedicated senior volunteer for the upcoming Victorian Senior of the Year Awards.
“There are so many wonderful seniors in our communities who selflessly dedicate their time and energy to make a positive impact,” Mrs O’Keeffe said.
“These awards are a fantastic way to recognise and celebrate their contributions.”
There are six categories of awards:
- Victorian Senior of the Year – for outstanding contribution to the local community and Victoria
- Promotion of Multiculturalism Award – for promoting the benefits of cultural diversity
- Healthy and Active Living Award – for helping create active and healthy communities.
- Veteran Community Award – for exceptional contributions to the veteran community
- Ageing Well Award – for combatting ageism and promoting ageing well initiatives
- Council on the Ageing Victorian Senior Achiever Award – for significant contribution to local communities and Victoria
The award ceremony will be held in October, coinciding with the annual Victorian Seniors Festival.
Mrs O’Keeffe said that nominations can be submitted digitally until 11 August by completing the nomination form at seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/awards.
Nominees must be aged 60 years or over, or 50 years or over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victorians.
“All nominees will receive certificates acknowledging their contributions,” Mrs O’Keeffe said.
