Lieutenant Governor Honours Outstanding Seniors
October 28, 2009 12:45 PM
Winners Of Ontario Senior Achievement Awards Announced
Ontario is recognizing the outstanding contributions seniors make to their communities
Today, in a ceremony held at Queen's Park, 20 seniors were honoured with a 2009 Ontario Senior Achievement Award.
The award recognizes Ontarians over the age of 65 who have made outstanding contributions to their community in the following categories:
- Arts/Literature
- Community Service/Voluntarism
- Education
- Environment/Science
- Fitness/Recreation/Sport
- Humanitarian Activities
- Keeping History Alive
The Ontario Senior Achievement Award is the province's highest recognition for seniors.
Quick Facts
- The first Ontario Senior Achievement Awards were presented in 1986.
- Ontario communities also recognize the contributions of seniors through the Senior of the Year Awards and Veteran Appreciation Days during Seniors' Month in June.
- The number of seniors in Ontario will double to 3.5 million over the next 20 years.
Learn More
- The 2009 Ontario Senior Achievement Award Recipients
- Find out more about services for seniors in your community
- Read more about how Ontario is helping seniors
Contacts
- Denelle Balfour
Communications Branch
416-212-3928
denelle.balfour@ontario.ca - Greg Dennis
Minister's Office
416-326-7710
greg.dennis@ontario.ca
Ontario Seniors' Secretariat
ontario.ca/seniors