Nominations are open for the Senior of the Year Awards

Nominations are now open for the Senior of the Year Awards, an annual City of Hamilton initiative that honours seniors who voluntarily contribute their time, talents, and leadership to strengthen our community.

Through this initiative, we aim to celebrate and recognize the achievements, dedication, and meaningful contributions of seniors aged 65 years and older who enrich our city’s social, cultural, and civic life.

Nominations are open from April 28 to June 30, and we are celebrating the 31st year of the Senior of the Year Awards.

Key Information

  • Nominations open: April 28 to June 30, 2026
  • Who is eligible: Seniors aged 65 and over who have made outstanding voluntary contributions to the community
  • How to nominate:
    • Online nomination form
    • Printable PDF nomination form (submission instructions included on the form)
  • Awards Ceremony: October 15, 2026, at Michelangelo Events and Conference Centre

Nomination packages are available online and in printed formats at Municipal Service Centres and Seniors Centres (Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, Flamborough Seniors Centre, Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre).

Nomination details are available be visiting www.hamilton.ca/SeniorsAwards.