GABRIELLE WILLIAMS MP ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR VICTORIAN SENIOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Gabrielle Williams MP is encouraging Victorians to recognise the contributions made to our community by seniors and organisations.

Nominations have opened for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards, celebrating older Victorians who support and inspire others through their volunteer work. The awards highlight the role of seniors as mentors, educators, role models, leaders, or behind the scenes workers.

Categories include the Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year, the Promotion of Multiculturalism Award, the Healthy and Active Living Award, the Veteran Community Award and the Council on the Ageing Victoria Senior Achiever Awards.

The Age-Friendly Victoria Award recognises an organisation or a business that creates age-friendly communities, promotes active ageing, or improves quality of life for older Victorians.

Nominations will close on Friday, 23 June.

Winners will be announced at a ceremony at Government House in October as part of the 35th Victorian Seniors Festival.

More information, profiles of previous award recipients and nomination forms can be found at www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au