Wednesday, August 8, 2012 NewsLeader A25
3rd Annual Seniors of Distinction Awards Proudly hosted by Harmony Court Estate
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS In honour of October 1st the International Day of the Older Person, please join Harmony Court Estate Retirement Community (AgeCare) and the Burnaby New Westminster NewsLeader to celebrate our local seniors with our 3rd Annual Seniors of Distinction Awards. The Seniors of Distinction Awards are an opportunity to recognize all seniors who share their culture and talents, enrich our communities and enhance the well-being of those around them. We have created the following four categories to honour local seniors in which nominees can be entered. Arts: Visual • Performing • Literary and other. Leadership: Service to associations, director of not-for-profit programs, support groups etc. Community: Volunteerism, community fundraising, etc. Healthy Living: Sports, gardening, recreation participation etc. Who can I nominate? • Anyone who is over the age of 65 as of January 1, 2012. • Anyone who currently lives in Burnaby or New Westminister. • Anyone whose accomplishments took place in Burnaby or New Westminster. • Awards are not for past achievements - prior to being 65 years of age. How will the winner be selected? A Selection Committee comprised of local community citizens and sponsors will review nominations.
For more details please visit us at www.harmonycourtestate.ca
Seniors of Distinction Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Address: City: Postal Code:
Province: Age of Nominee:
Category of Nomination: Arts . Leadership . Community Service . Healthy Living I confirm that the information and supporting documentation for my nominee is correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
Nominator’s Signature: Date:
Phone:
I consent to stand for nomination and to participate in the Seniors of Distinction Awards. My name, photo and any personal information in this nomination form and supporting documentation may be used during the award ceremony, publications and possible media coverage. I understand that my personal details such as phone number, address or any other aspects of my personal information will not be shared and are treated as strictly confidential.
Nominee’s Signature: Date:
Phone:
Please attach a brief statement (no more than 2 pages) about the nominee’s contribution to Arts Leadership Community Service or Healthy Living in Burnaby and New Westminster and why you feel they deserve the award.
Harmony Court Estate
Nominations due by Friday August 31st, 2012.
MAIL OR DROP YOUR NOMINATION FORM OFF AT: . Harmony Court Estate - 7197 Canada Way, Burnaby . Burnaby New Westminster NewsLeader - 7438 Fraser Park Drive, Burnaby . Bonsor Recreation Complex - 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby . Confederation Seniors Centre - 4585 Alberta Street, Burnaby . Cameron Recreation Complex - 9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby . Edmonds Community Centre - 7282 Kingsway Burnaby . South Burnaby Neighbourhood House - 4845 Imperial Street, Burnaby . Century House - 620 Eighth Street, New Westminster