City honours Hamilton’s seniors at 22nd Annual Gala Event

HAMILTON, ON - June 13, 2017 - Tonight, Hamilton’s seniors were recognized for their outstanding volunteer contributions to the community at the City of Hamilton’s 22nd annual Senior of the Year Awards at Michelangelo’s Events and Conference Centre. Hosted by local media personality Connie Smith, this annual award program celebrates seniors who are 65 and older and contribute their time and talents in service to the community. View the complete listing of this year’s winners.

“Together with our partners, we can create an age-friendly city for Hamilton’s seniors so that we can continue to come together at events like tonight to celebrate the important contributions our seniors make to keep our city moving forward.” - Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of Hamilton

Quick facts

• With links to Hamilton’s 10-year Strategic Plan and Plan for an Age-Friendly City, this event celebrates the role seniors play in helping Hamilton to be the best place to raise a child and age successfully.
• Since the number of older adults and seniors in Hamilton is expected to double over the next two decades, in 2013, the City of Hamilton partnered with the Hamilton Council on Aging and Seniors Advisory Committee of Council to begin the development of Hamilton’s Plan for an Age-Friendly City. The Plan helps to identify and address the needs and priorities of this growing part of our population. Review the Age-Friendly Plan and progress to date.
• Review the City of Hamilton's 2016 to 2025 Strategic Plan