Ontario Honours 22 Seniors for Outstanding Contributions Across the Province
The province recognizes seniors over 65 who continue to make a meaningful difference through leadership, volunteerism, and community service.
Presented in a special ceremony at Queen’s Park, the awards were handed out by the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. This year’s recipients represent a wide range of achievements—from spearheading cultural initiatives and raising funds for healthcare, to leading education, arts, and community support programs for fellow seniors and residents of all ages.
“I am delighted to have this opportunity to acknowledge the work of 22 impressive Ontario seniors who have done so much to uplift and support their communities,” said Lieutenant Governor Dumont, who praised the recipients for their generosity and positive impact on daily life across the province.
Created in 1986, the Ontario Senior Achievement Award honours individuals aged 65 and over who continue to make meaningful contributions through humanitarian and volunteer efforts. The 2024 cohort exemplifies that mission, having led grassroots efforts to promote senior engagement, cultural awareness, and accessible services at a time when Ontario’s older adult population is growing rapidly.
Minister Cho highlighted the significance of these contributions in the context of demographic change: “It is inspiring to see so many individuals across our province making meaningful contributions to improving the lives of other seniors and building a stronger province,” he said. “On behalf of all Ontario, I congratulate all the Ontario Senior Achievement Award recipients for their commitment to protect and support seniors now and for years to come.”
The award ceremony underscored the government’s continued focus on recognizing and empowering seniors, who now make up more than three million people in Ontario—the province’s fastest-growing demographic.
A full list of the 2024 award recipients is available on the Government of Ontario’s website here.
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