Senior of the Year

Senior of the Year Award

About the Award

The Senior of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to the community. This award celebrates residents who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and community spirit, and whose efforts have positively impacted the quality of life within the Municipality. The Ontario Senior of the Year Award honors one outstanding person aged 65 or older per municipality who has enriched their community's social, cultural, or civic life.

Eligibility

Nominees must:

• Be a current resident of the Municipality of West Perth
• Have made significant voluntary contributions
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to improving the community
• 65 years or older

Past recipients may not be nominated again.

Nomination Process

Nominations are open to all residents of the Municipality.

To nominate someone:

1. Complete the Senior of the Year Nomination Form or Download PDF version of the Nomination Form
2. Provide a detailed description of the nominee’s contributions and impact
3. Submit the form by the posted deadline

Submit completed forms online or PDF versions can be emailed to clerk@westperth.com with subject line "Senior of the Year Nominiation". 

Award Presentation

The Senior of the Year is recognized annually and honoured at a Council meeting. The recipient receives:

• A commemorative certificate
• Public recognition on the municipal website

Although only one recipient can be chosen for this award, we are grateful to have an exceptional community filled with dedicated volunteers. Thank you for taking the time to submit this nomination and help us recognize the outstanding contributions of our residents.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, all information collected will be used solely for the purposes of candidate selection and for recognition at the Award Ceremony. For further information, please contact the Municipality’s Freedom of Information Officer.

Past Recipients

We are proud to recognize the individuals who have helped shape our community.

Questions?

For more information about the Senior of the Year Award, please call the West Perth Municipal Office 519-348-8429 or email clerk@westperth.com