The annual Victorian Senior of the Year Awards celebrates the talents and achievements of senior Victorians and the contribution they make their local communities and to the state of Victoria.
To be eligible for these awards, the nominee must be both an Australian citizen and a Victorian resident. Awards are presented to seniors who have achieved something extraordinary or performed exceptional service to the community since the age of 60. The four award categories are:
- Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year – presented to a senior who has made an outstanding contribution to his or her local community and Victoria.
- Go for your life’ Award – presented to a senior who is by example and through their community involvement helping to build an active and healthy community.
- Veteran Community Award – presented to a senior who has made an exceptional contribution to the veteran community.
- Council on the Ageing (COTA) Senior Achiever Awards – each person nominated for the Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year is also considered under the same criteria for the COTA Senior Achiever Awards.
The 2010 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards will be held at Government House on Friday 1 October.
The Victorian Government is calling for nominations for the 2010 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. If there is someone you know aged 60 + who is an inspirational role model, and active in the community nominate them for these awards.
Nominations close Friday July 23, 2010.
More information is available from the Office of Seniors or Seniors Information Victoria on 1300 135 090.
