Honours and Awards
Ontario Senior Achievement Award
Application deadline is June 15
The Ontario Senior Achievement Award honours people who have made an outstanding contribution to their community after age 65.
Nomination process
Who is eligible?
Seniors over 65 who qualify for this award may have contributed in many different fields including arts, literature, community service, voluntarism, education, environment, fitness and humanitarian.
How do I nominate someone?
- You can nominate online or download the form:
- PDF (print, complete and mail to the Secretariat)
- HTML (complete online, print and mail to the Secretariat)
When is the deadline?
The deadline is June 15 each year. If June 15 falls on a weekend or holiday, nominations are accepted until 5:00 p.m. the following business day.
Nominations may be submitted at any time. Nominations received after the deadline will be considered for the following year.
How are recipients selected?
An independent selection committee reviews all the nominations and selects the recipients. Members of the selection committee are from the seniors' community and are appointed by the Minister Responsible for Seniors.
Up to 20 seniors are selected each year.
How are the awards presented?
A special ceremony is held at Queen's Park in October each year to honour the recipients.
Refer to the nomination form to get more details about program requirements
Contact Us
Email: ontariohonoursandawards@ontario.ca
Phone: 416-314-7526
Toll-free: 1-877-832-8622
TTY: 416-327-2391
Mail: Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
400 University Avenue, 4th Floor
Toronto, ON
M7A 2R9
