Nominations open for : ‘Victorian Senior of the Year Awards 2026’
The Victorian Government has officially opened nominations for the 2026 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards to recognise and celebrate outstanding seniors who have made significant contributions to their communities. These prestigious awards have been established for over 30 years, recognising seniors who have helped those in need.
Patrick Templeton was recognised for supporting disadvantaged young people through community work last year. Some award recipients were also recognised for supporting road safety programs and promoting sustainable development.
Ingrid Stitt encouraged Victorians to put forward deserving nominees. “If you know a senior Victorian who goes above and beyond for their community, now is the time to nominate them,” the Minister said.
This year’s awards include six categories:
- The Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year for outstanding and lasting contributions
- The Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria Senior Achiever Award for local community champions
- The Emerging Impact Award recognising new volunteers that are already making an impact
- The Positive Ageing Award for promoting positive and active ageing
- The Promotion of Multiculturalism Award for advancing cultural diversity
- The Veteran Community Award for service to the veteran community.
Nominations will close on May 19, 2026. The final results are expected to be announced during the annual Victorian Seniors Festival in October.
Nomination link: https://seniorsfestival.awardsplatform.com/
Source:
https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/honouring-lifetime-contributions-victorian-seniors
