Nominate for Senior Citizen of the Year award

Published on 26 June 2025

West Wimmera Shire Council will look to recognise outstanding members of the community through its annual Senior Citizen of the Year award.

Nominations for the award open on July 7 and anyone over the age of 60 can be nominated.

The Senior Citizen of the Year award recognises an unsung hero in West Wimmera Shire.

Winners are often someone who continues to be active in the community and encourages others to do the same.

They have a positive attitude towards aging and community wellbeing.

Mayor Tim Meyer said there were many people in the region who made an outstanding contribution to their community.

“If they are aged over 60, this is an excellent opportunity to nominate them for Senior Citizen of the Year,” he said.

“There are many quiet achievers within our local communities who deserve recognition.

“We encourage people to start thinking about who they can nominate for this award.”

Nomination forms will be available online at westwimmera.vic.gov.au. Forms can also be collected from the customer service centres at Edenhope and Kaniva.

Nominations will close at 5pm on Monday 18 August 2025, and the winner will be selected by Council in a closed session at the September 2025 Council meeting.

The winner will be announced at West Wimmera Shire Council’s Seniors Concert in Kaniva on October 21.

This year’s concert will feature the Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly Tribute Show.

For more information and to submit nominations, visit https://www.westwimmera.vic.gov.au/Community/Healthy-aging/Senior-Citizen-of-the-Year or contact Amanda Munn on 13 99 72