Honours and Awards
Ontario Senior of the Year Award
Application deadline is April 30
The Ontario Senior of the Year Award gives each municipality in Ontario the opportunity to honour one outstanding local Ontarian who after the age of 65 has enriched the social, cultural or civic life of his or her community.
Nomination process
Who is eligible?
Recipients must be at least 65 years of age and have made their community a better place to live.
Seniors who qualify for this award may have contributed in many different fields, such as the arts, literature, community service, voluntarism, education, fitness and sport or humanitarian activities.
How do I nominate someone?
Only municipalities can nominate seniors for this award. Information about the award is sent out in March of each year.
Municipalities can nominate online or download the nomination form:
- 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 April 30 each year. If April 30 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 the certificates presented?
The certificates are presented to the recipients by their municipality at a local event during the month of June – Seniors' Month.
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
