Nominations for 2024 Senior Islander of the Year Awards now open

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Senior Islander of the Year Awards.

These awards recognize seniors for their contributions in different areas including volunteering and community involvement, fundraising, fitness and recreation, education and research.

“It is so important to celebrate the achievements and impact of seniors in communities across the Island. PEI seniors are pillars of our communities, and their contributions help to strengthen our beautiful province.”

- Social Development and Seniors Minister Barb Ramsay

To be eligible for an award, nominees must be:

a current resident of Prince Edward Island;
65 years of age or older;
currently making a difference in their community; and
willing to be nominated.

The deadline for nominations for the 2024 PEI Senior Islander of the Year Awards is August 13, 2024. Nominations will be reviewed by members of the Prince Edward Island Seniors' Secretariat.

For more information and to nominate a senior, visit: PEI Senior Islander of the Year Awards or call 902-218-6043.

Media contact:
Marilee Devries
Department of Social Development and Seniors
mjdevries@gov.pe.ca

General Inquiries

Department of Social Development and Seniors
2nd Floor, Jones Building
11 Kent Street
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

Phone: 902-620-3777
Toll-free: 1-866-594-3777
Fax: 902-894-0242

DeptSDS@gov.pe.ca