Do you know an older person or someone who works with older people who goes above and beyond?
The Positive Ageing Awards highlight the importance of aged care, education and resourcefulness, outstanding service for seniors, diversity, social justice and advocacy and resilience within the senior community.
Nominations close 3rd of November 2024. The Awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday the 20th of November 2024.
Award Categories
The LDK Senior Achiever Award
Recognises an individual senior who has made a profound impact to the Canberra community through their work (paid or unpaid). This is an individual award that celebrates the resilience of older people, who through consistent effort and contributions, improve the lives of other seniors in Canberra.
ActewAGL Positive Ageing Award for Diversity & Inclusion
The Positive Ageing Award for Community Diversity & Inclusion spotlight’s individuals, organisations, or initiatives that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the senior community. This award recognises those who have actively worked to create age friendly and inclusive environments, products, services or practices where seniors from all backgrounds, cultures, and identities can thrive, feel respected, and fully participate in their community.
The ACT Seniors Card Positive Ageing Award for Aged Care Businesses and Services
The Positive Ageing Award for Aged Care Businesses and Services recognises businesses, services or suppliers that have made exceptional contributions to the well-being, comfort, and quality of life of older people in the ACT. This award category nominates and celebrates those who have displayed consistent dedication, innovation, and compassion in providing services or products to older Canberrans and their families.
The Live Up Positive Ageing Award for Education and Activity
The Positive Ageing Award for Education and Activity recognises and honours individuals or organisations that have made remarkable contributions to enriching the lives of older people through education, information dissemination, and activities for seniors. This award category acknowledges those who have displayed unwavering commitment in ensuring that seniors have access to the relevant knowledge, tools, and support they need to lead informed and connected lives.
The ACT Human Rights Commission Positive Ageing Award for Social Justice and Advocacy
The Positive Ageing Award for Social Justice and Advocacy honours individuals or organisations that have exhibited unwavering dedication to advancing social justice, equity, and human rights within the senior community. This award category acknowledges those who have passionately advocated for the rights, wellbeing, and dignity of seniors, promoting positive change and raising awareness of senior’s rights issues to the broader community.
The COTA ACT Outstanding Service Award
The Outstanding Service Award recognises individuals, businesses or organisations that provide trustworthy, compassionate and dedicated services that have gone ‘above and beyond’ for or by older Canberrans. This award category recognises the efforts and contributions made to enhance the quality of life and well-being of older people.
