Nominate your Senior Australian of the Year
The search is on for the 2008 Senior Australian of the Year. The Minister for Ageing, Christopher Pyne, has urged all Australians to nominate those aged 60 years and over who had made outstanding contributions to the nation.
“By showcasing and celebrating the achievements of older Australians, the Senior Australian of the Year Award encourages Australians to develop positive attitudes about older people and their contribution to Australian society,” Mr Pyne said.
“This is a highly recognisable and increasingly popular award, with more than 1,000 nominations received nationally for last year’s award.
“In many instances, older Australians are the backbone of vibrant communities around the nation. The Senior Australian of the Year Award is a chance to acknowledge their work and achievements, and through them the work and lives of all senior Australians.”
Nominations for the Senior Australian of the Year Award close in late August. Judging will take place during September and October, with state and territory finalists announced at individual functions in November and December.
The Senior Australian of the Year will be announced at a national presentation in Canberra on the eve of Australia Day, 2008.
Nomination forms are available at your local Commonwealth Bank branch,Holiday Inn and National Seniors Association, or nominate online at www.australianoftheyear.gov.au and follow the links.
