Senior of the Year Award

Pickering, ON – February 4, 2025

Do you know a senior who has made a positive impact in Pickering?

The City of Pickering is excited to announce the launch of the Senior of the Year award, an initiative designed to celebrate the outstanding contributions of local seniors aged 65+. If you know someone who has positively impacted the community through their work in social, cultural, or environmental areas, this is a great opportunity to nominate them for recognition.

To nominate someone, please fill out the nomination form on the City of Pickering’s website, detailing how the nominee has made a difference in the community. Nominations must be submitted by 4:00pm on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The winner will be honored during the Senior’s Month Big Band event on June 8, 2025. For more information, or to submit your nomination, view the Senior of the Year Award web page or email Andrea Dufresne.

This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the remarkable seniors who make Pickering a better place to live.

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As the gateway to the east GTA, Pickering (population 114,000) is strategically located where Toronto, York and Durham Regions meet. An award-winning municipality, Pickering is slated for significant economic and residential growth; offering an unparalleled quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. Its dynamic City Centre has been designated by the Province of Ontario as both an Urban Growth Centre and Mobility Hub and continues to evolve as a preferred destination for creative learning, memorable events, and unique experiences at the heart of a vibrant, connected, and engaged community.