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Nominate a Top SeniorNominate a senior citizen who has made significant contribution to the community of Latrobe City. By Portal Admin - 30th August 2020 - Back to News Do you know of a senior citizen who has made a significant contribution to the community of Latrobe City?
If so, they are worthy of being nominated for the Latrobe City Senior Citizen of the Year award.
The award honours senior citizens who have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or have given outstanding service to a community within the municipality of Latrobe City Council over several years.
Previous nominees have served such groups and causes as the Indigenous community, churches, sporting groups, Royal Children’s Hospital and Country Fire Authority.
To be eligible, the person must live in Latrobe City, be over 60 years of age and should have made, or be making, a valuable contribution to the community as a volunteer in Latrobe City.
The award is judged by Councillors and will be presented at the Australia Day Awards in January 2021.
Submissions close Wednesday, 9 September at 5pm.
To nominate, complete a nomination form online at: www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/SeniorCitizenAward
Nomination forms can also be posted to you by phoning Latrobe City Council on 1300 367 700.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: support@gippsland.com
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