Nominations still being sought for Senior Achievement Awards

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has forced cancellation of the formal ceremony, the municipality of Chatham-Kent still plans to honour recipients of the Senior Achievement Awards.

“We have been recognizing older adults and seniors for more than 30 years in our community,” stated Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff, in a media release.

“If anything, it’s even more important this year to honour those who give so much.”

The awards began in Blenheim 33 years ago and well over 1,000 citizens have been honoured, traditionally during the Senior Expo held at the Blenheim Arena in June.

Mayor Canniff endorses an impartial selection committee that selects the Chatham-Kent Senior of the Year.

The mayor’s office is still co-ordinating nominations for the awards and is accepting nominations until May 8.

The awards are open to older adults age 55+ that have achieved significant goals and made outstanding contributions as volunteers within Chatham-Kent.

“We have so many seniors who volunteer their time and effort to make Chatham-Kent an amazing community,” said Mayor Canniff.

“I encourage anyone who knows of a deserving individual to nominate them.”

Chatham-Kent Councillor Clare Latimer, Senior Expo committee chairperson, said she is grateful for the amount of work done by senior members of the community.

“The seniors in our community who continue to give are an example to all of us that the spirit of caring and the desire to help others isn’t defined by age but by strength of character.”

Nomination forms will be available online at: https://www.chatham-kent.ca/local-government/mayors-office/2019-chatham-kent-senior-achievement-awards.

Anyone wanting forms mailed to them can call the mayor’s office at 519-360-1998 Ext. 3001 during business hours.

Nomination forms will be accepted until May 8.

For more information, please contact The Senior Expo committee Chairperson, Councillor Clare Latimer at 519-436-3207 or the Mayor’s Office at 519-360-1998 Ext. 3001.

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