The Port Elizabeth Golden Oldies Fundraising Club has joined forces with the Algoa Bay Council for the Aged, to arrange and host the first ever Senior Citizen of the Year awards during 2012.
In keeping with the main objective of Algoa Bay Council for the Aged which is to promote active ageing, nominees must be 70 years or older and still be active in their respective communities. These senior citizens will be those who make a difference in the lives of others and who go above and beyond in all spheres in their communities.
Also being honoured are older persons who will be turning 100 or more, a milestone that the organizers feel deserves recognition.
Nomination categories (all above 70 years of age) are:
- Entertainment
- Sports
- Business
- Community Involvement
- All persons over 100 qualify for a merit award
The two main objectives of Senior Citizen of the year are:
- To honour older persons for the active role they still play in their communities. There are many amazing older persons out there who are doing great things in their communities and not being recognised for it.
- To educate younger people to make provision for and to be active after their retirement so that they will not become a burden to the state and so that they too may aspire to greatness in their Golden Years. Focusing on bridging the gap between the youth and senior citizens in South Africa.
Nominations for Senior Citizen of the Year close on 30 June 2012 and nominees have until 31 August 2012 to provide more information before the awards evening on 1 October 2012.
For more info contact Juanita Krauspe on 041 503 4404 or 083 263 3200.
