Senior of the Year Award Nominations

The Ontario Senior of the Year Award is given by a municipality to recognize an outstanding senior who, after age 65, enriches the social, cultural or civic life of the community.

The Town of Essex is now accepting nominations for the Senior of the Year Award. All eligible nominations will be considered by Town of Essex Council.

Your nominee must:

  • at least 65 years of age
  • a resident of Ontario
  • a living person who has made their community a better place to live

Seniors who qualify for this award may have contributed to many different fields such as the arts, literature, community service, volunteering, education, environment, fitness, and humanitarian activities.

You cannot nominate:

  • yourself
  • someone who has passed away
  • elected federal, provincial, municipal representatives or political appointees

Learn more about the awards online here: Honours and awards: community | Ontario.ca