It’s awards season around Chatham-Kent; seniors’ awards.
The municipality, as a way of showing its appreciation to C-K’s older adults, will celebrate their achievements during Senior’s Month in June with awards.
The purpose of these awards is to recognize and honour older adults aged 60-plus that have achieved significant goals and made outstanding contributions as volunteers within Chatham-Kent.
Recipients will be honoured as part of the 37th annual Senior Achievement awards.
“We are requesting the publics’ assistance,” said Mayor Darrin Canniff in a media release. “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 will be available at all Chatham-Kent municipal centres, all Chatham-Kent public libraries, and all 11 seniors’ centres within the municipality. A PDF version can also be requested by emailing ckmayor@chatham-kent.ca.
Nominations can also be submitted at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/chatham-kent-senior-achievement-awards-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.
Deadline for receipt of nomination forms is April 5.
