Community groups, organizations and the general public are being asked to nominate seniors in their community for the 2010 Prince Edward Island Senior Islanders of the Year Award, announced Honourable Janice Sherry, Minister of Community Services, Seniors and Labour.
The award is intended to recognize the significant contributions of Island seniors in many areas of community life including: volunteerism, artistic achievement, fundraising, community participation, career achievements, fitness/recreation and other activities.
“The PEI Senior Islanders of the Year Award highlights the unique and varied role that Island seniors play in enhancing community and family life,” said Minister Sherry. “These awards are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the contributions of older adults and recognize the unsung heroes in our communities and I encourage everyone to consider nominating an older adult they know who deserves recognition.”
The deadline for nominations for the 2010 PEI Senior Islanders of the Year Award is August 1. Nominations will be assessed by members of the Prince Edward Island Seniors’ Secretariat.
To be eligible for an award, nominees must be:
• a current resident of Prince Edward Island;
• 65 years of age or older; and
• willing to be nominated and agree to participate in award promotions.
Those wishing to nominate someone for the PEI Senior Islanders of the Year Award can find the nomination form online at www.gov.pe.ca/sss or by calling 1-866-770-0588.