State awards to honour seniors

NOMINATIONS are now open for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards.

Ballarat is being asked to name seniors who have made exceptional contributions as mentors, educators, role models, leaders and beyond in the community.

Categories include the Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year, the Promotion of Multiculturalism Award, the Healthy and Active Living Award, the Veteran Community Award, the Council on the Ageing Victoria Senior Achiever Award and the Age-Friendly Victoria Award.

Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison said the awards are an opportunity to recognise and thank seniors who do a lot for the city.

“Nominees could be a volunteer in your organisation, a friend, neighbour or family member, or just someone you see doing good work around your community,” she said.

Find out more and make a nomination at seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/awards. Nominations are open until Friday, 5 July and an awards ceremony will take place at Government House in October.