The shortlist is in for Chatham-Kent's Senior of the Year for 2025.
The winner of the top honour will be announced at the Aging Well Conference that is taking place at Hidden Hills Golf & Country Club on June 4.
The Senior Achievement Awards have been handed out since the 1980s, recognizing more than 1,000 Chatham-Kent seniors for their contributions to the community.
The nominations opened in March and closed in April.
"We were yet again impressed by the incredible contributions by the nominees this year," said Chatham-Kent Celebration of Older Adults committee Chair, Councillor Alysson Storey. "Chatham-Kent is so fortunate to have such a vibrant and generous seniors community who give selflessly of their time and effort for the betterment of all."
This year's nominees are:
- Deb Johnson, Chatham
- Dianne Lloyd, Chatham
- Edwinna Rawlings, Chatham
- Fran Betts, Wallaceburg
- Cindy Cadotte, Chatham
- Jarka Pelisek, Chatham
- Judy and Rod McKenzie, Chatham
- Cathy Underwood, Wallaceburg
- Dorothy Wright Wallace, Chatham
- Anne Gibson, Chatham
- Madeline Blain, Tilbury
- Robert (Bob) Hughes, Chatham
- Leanord Joseph Maynard, Chatham
- Ken and Rose King, Blenheim
- James Snyder, Chatham
- Dr. John Mann, Blenheim
The Aging Well Conference where the Senior of the Year will be announced is free to attend, but you do need to register through Eventbrite by clicking here or by calling 519-436-3219.
Last year's Senior of the Year was shared between husband and wife Inder and Jarnail Gahunia who were recognized as "pillars of the Chatham-Kent Indian and Sikh Community for more than 45 years."
They participated in and organized several donation drives over the years and also established the Kent Sikh Society with other members of the Sikh Community.
