PEI Senior Islander of the Year Award 2026

The PEI Senior Islander of the Year Award was created to celebrate the many contributions of Island seniors (65 years and older), and to promote positive images of aging. Examples of contributions may include community activities, community engagement, volunteering, fundraising, education, research, fitness, and/or recreation. 
 

Who qualifies for a Senior Islander of the Year Award? 

In order to qualify, the nominees must be:

• 65 years of age or older, both at the time of this nomination and while making their contributions;
• A resident of PEI, both at the time of this nomination and while making their contributions;
• Currently making a difference and active in their community, and;
• Willing to stand for nomination and agree to participate in internal and external communications to promote the award recipient(s).

Please note that past recipients are not eligible to be nominated again, and posthumous nominations are not eligible.

How do I nominate someone?

You can nominate a senior by downloading and completing the nomination form [1.7MB]. For those who are unable to download a nomination form, you can contact us to be provided with a copy.  

Nominations can be submitted by: 

• email, to seniors@gov.pe.ca
• mail, at Senior Islander of the Year Award, c/o Melanie Melanson, Office of Seniors and Social Programs Office, 1st floor, Sherwood Business Centre, 161 St. Peters Road, Charlottetown PE, C1A 5P7.

What is included as part of the nomination process? 

Those who are interested in nominating a senior for a PEI Senior Islander of the Year Award are asked to complete the nomination form in full and provide a minimum of two letters of support detailing the reasons for the nomination.

Who reviews the nominations?

Nominations are reviewed by a subcommittee of the PEI Seniors' Secretariat.

What is the nomination deadline?

Nominations are being accepted until Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 4:00pm. 

Contact Information

Melanie Melanson
Seniors Policy Advisor

Office of Seniors
Department of Social Development and Seniors

1st floor, Sherwood Business Centre
161 St. Peters Road Charlottetown PE, C1A 5P7

Telephone: (902) 218-2051
Email: seniors@gov.pe.ca