The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is recognizing June as Seniors’ Month.
While every day seniors throughout Newfoundland and Labrador do wonderful things that should be acknowledged and celebrated, June has been identified as the month to recognize the significant role seniors play in shaping families, communities and the province.
Seniors’ Month also highlights the importance of seniors staying connected, especially during this unprecedented time. Reaching out to and hearing from families, friends, community groups and organizations helps to support healthy aging and promotes mental health and well-being for seniors and older adults.
Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, groups such as the Provincial Advisory Council on Aging and Seniors, SeniorsNL, the Seniors Coalition, the Newfoundland and Labrador 50+ Federation, the many 50+ clubs and other local seniors’ organizations, support seniors to access programs and services. The Provincial Government is proud to continue working closely with all of these community partners.
In recognition of the far reaching contributions of seniors to our communities, Minister Dempster is also pleased to announce the call to submit nominations for the 2020 Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors of Distinction Awards.
In its 11th year, the awards program recognizes and celebrates the contributions, achievements and diversity of seniors throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The deadline for nominations for this year’s awards is August 14, 2020.
To be eligible, a senior must be:
- Nominated by an individual or group,
- 50 years of age or older, and
- A current or past resident of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Nominees will be considered for both voluntary and paid work. Posthumous awards may be given and nominations from 2019 will be reviewed again this year upon request by the nominee.
For more information or to obtain an application, please visit the Seniors of Distinction website or call toll-free 1-888-494-2266.
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“As June marks Seniors’ Month, I encourage everyone to celebrate seniors for the tremendous contributions they have made and continue to make in our communities. What better way to show your appreciation than by nominating a senior for a 2020 Seniors of Distinction Award. From their wisdom to lifetime achievements, seniors are a cornerstone of what makes us so proud to call Newfoundland and Labrador home.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
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