Nominations are now open for the 2023 Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors of Distinction Awards. These awards recognize the contributions and achievements of seniors throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The deadline for submissions is May 26, 2023.
Seniors may be nominated if they have made notable contributions through paid or volunteer work activities. To be eligible, a senior must:
- Be nominated by an individual or group;
- Be 50 years of age or older; and
- Be a current or past resident of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Nominations from previous years will be considered upon the request of a nominator or nominee. Posthumous awards may be given.
For more information about the Seniors of Distinction Awards or to obtain a nomination package, please visit: www.gov.nl.ca/cssd/seniors/sda/ or call toll free 1-888-494-2266.
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“Older adults and seniors truly enrich the communities in which we live. The prestigious Seniors of Distinction Awards provide the opportunity to celebrate and honour the lives and work of seniors throughout our province. I encourage all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to nominate a senior to become a 2023 Senior of Distinction.
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
“Each day seniors and older adults give of their time and talent to make a difference here at home and abroad. The Seniors of Distinction Awards is an important way to recognize distinguished service and achievements on the part of older Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. I encourage all who have witnessed or benefited from such exemplary contributions or achievements to nominate a deserving individual.”
Pam Anstey
Chair, Provincial Advisory Council on Aging and Seniors
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