Recognising and celebrating Victorian seniors who contribute to their community through volunteering.
The Victorian Senior of the Year Awards include six award categories:
- Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year – recognises an individual for their outstanding and lasting contribution to their local community and Victoria.
- Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria Senior Achiever Awards – recognises local community champions that significantly contribute to positive ageing in their community.
- Emerging Impact Award – recognises an individual who is new to volunteering and is making a significant impact in their local community.
- Positive Ageing Award – recognises an individual who improves the wellbeing of older people in their community by promoting positive and active ageing.
- Promotion of Multiculturalism Award – recognises an individual for a significant contribution to promoting the benefits of cultural diversity in their local community and across Victoria.
- Veteran Community Award – recognises an individual for their exceptional contribution to the veteran community. The recipient of the award does not need to be a veteran.
How to nominate someone
You can submit a nomination online or if you/one of your community members needs a copy of the postal form please let us know.
There are a range of resources available to help you submit, including the nomination guide and how-to guide. The how-to guide is available in 16 languages and easy-read English.
MORE:
Seniors Festival Team
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Tel: (03) 8850 6164
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