PEI Senior Islanders of the Year

The PEI Senior Islanders of the Year award was created to celebrate the many contributions of Island seniors. Each year in October, awards are presented to older adults who have made significant contributions to Island life as a:

• volunteer,
• artist or musician,
• community organizer,
• business person, 
• teacher,
• sports player or coach, or
• other activities.

What is the nomination deadline?

The deadline for nominations for 2019 awards is August 9, 2019. Nominations may be submitted throughout the year.

Who reviews the nominations?

Nominations are reviewed by the PEI Seniors' Secretariat.

Who is eligible for the PEI Senior Islanders of the Year award?

To be eligible for this award nominees must be:

• a resident of Prince Edward Island;
• 65 years of age or older; and
• willing to be nominated and agree to participate in award promotions.

How do I nominate someone?

To nominate someone, download the nomination form or contact us for a copy.

Contact Information

PEI Seniors Secretariat
Mary Driscoll
Office of Seniors
Telephone: (902) 620-3785
Toll-free: 1-866-770-0588 
Email: midriscoll@ihis.org

Recipients of the PEI Senior Islanders of the Year

 

2015
Wilfred Driscoll
Barbara Langille
Louise MacLeod
Helen Marsh
Aldine Richard
Marilyn Sark

2014
Margaret Ching
Corena Gairns
Julie Simmons
Richard "Dick" Wedge

2013
Lois Brown
Sr. Norma Gallant
J. Eric Hammill
John Kenny
Marion Murphy

2012
Garnet Buell
Joye MacKenzie
George Olscamp
Antoine Richard
Doreen Wooder

2011
George Dalton
Tina Davis
Thelma MacDonald
Sheila MacKay
Malcolm Patterson

2010
Julien Arsenault
Annie Boyle
WJ Kip Holloway
Agnes MacDonald
Mary MacDonald
Empress MacDowell
Shirley McGinn
Morris McIntyre
Vivian Barbara Phillips