The NSW Seniors Festival Local Senior of the Year Awards recognise individuals who have made a meaningful impact in their communities. These contributions span areas such as community service, healthy living, cultural and creative achievements, and lifelong dedication.
These awards showcase the many ways seniors enrich our communities and promote positive ageing. They are a key feature of the annual NSW Seniors Festival.
Held at the local level, the awards offer Members of Parliament and community groups a chance to honour seniors who help make their communities vibrant, inclusive, and inspiring places to live.
Nominate a senior for the award
To nominate a senior, reach out to your local MP office and request a nomination form. Complete the form and return it to your local MP office by Friday 16 January 2026. Your local MP Office contact details can be found on the NSW Parliament website. https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/members/Pages/all-members.aspx
Nominations are open from Monday 3 November 2025 until Friday 16 January 2026.
What can you nominate a senior for?
Some of the reasons you could nominate a senior for an award are:
- Making a significant and lasting contribution to their local community
- Volunteering consistently or supporting local initiatives over time
- Promoting health, wellbeing and active living
- Enriching the community through arts, storytelling or cultural preservation
When will the awards event be held?
Each MP Office will choose a date the awards event will be held based on their electorate. MP Offices are encouraged to hold the event during the NSW Seniors Festival 2026 which runs from Monday 2 March 2026 to Sunday 15 March 2026.
More information
If you have any questions, please reach out to your Local MP Office. MP Office contact details are available on the NSW Parliament website. https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/members/Pages/all-members.aspx