Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
March 20, 2015
Recognizing the Positive Impact of Older Adults
Provincial Government Welcomes Nominees for Seniors of Distinction Awards
Individuals, groups and organizations are encouraged to submit nominations for the 2015 Seniors of Distinction Awards, a program which recognizes and celebrates the contributions, achievements and diversity of seniors throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The deadline for submission is April 30, 2015.
"The Seniors of Distinction Awards were established as a way to honour our older adults. The awards recognize the important role seniors have in our society and celebrate the valuable contributions they make both in their communities."
- The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
To be eligible, a senior must be nominated by an individual or group, must be 50 years of age or older and be a current or past resident of Newfoundland and Labrador. Nominees will be considered for both voluntary and paid work, and nominations from last year will be reviewed again this year at the request of the nominee. Posthumous awards may also be given.
The Seniors of Distinction Awards Program was launched in 2009 as an initiative of the Provincial Healthy Aging Policy Framework. The framework aims to recognize older persons, celebrate diversity, support communities, encourage health and financial well-being, and support employment, education and research.
For more information and to download an application, visit: www.swsd.gov.nl.ca/seniors/sda
QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government is accepting nominations for the 2015 the Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors of Distinction Awards, a program which recognizes and celebrates the contributions, achievements and diversity of seniors throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
- The deadline for submission is April 30, 2015.
- For more information, visit: www.swsd.gov.nl.ca/seniors/sda
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Media contact:
| Debbie Marnell
Communications Specialist Department of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development 709-729-0585, 699-9048 debbiemarnell@gov.nl.ca |
2015 03 20 12:25 p.m.