July 20, 2023
Manitoba Government Presents Inaugural Seniors of the Year Awards
– – –Province is Proud to Celebrate Seniors Making a Difference in Community: Johnston
The Manitoba government celebrated senior Manitobans who have made a significant contribution to their families, communities and Manitoba during a ceremony at the Legislative Building, Seniors and Long-term Care Minister Scott Johnston announced today.
“Older Manitobans laid the foundation of our strong, prosperous province, and these awards recognize their hard work and dedication to fostering a healthy, productive society,” said Johnston. “I am honoured to present the inaugural Seniors of the Year Awards to these 14 outstanding Manitoba seniors.”
The minister presented awards to Manitoba seniors in two categories:
- Senior of the Year – recognizing those who enrich the social, cultural or civic life of their communities; and
- Active and Healthy Living – recognizing those who help to create active and healthy communities through community involvement and as a role model.
At the ceremony, seven individuals were welcomed to Manitoba’s Centenarian Club, which celebrates the experiences, wisdom and contributions of Manitoba residents who are 100 or older. Additionally, the minister also noted that October 2023 is proclaimed Seniors’ Month.
“Our government supports and will work to improve the lives of older adults as they live healthy and productive lives in their communities,” said Johnston. “This year’s Seniors’ Month in Manitoba will be especially special following the launch of the seniors strategy, which laid the foundation for improved seniors care throughout the province.”
To read Manitoba, A Great Place to Age: Provincial Seniors Strategy, visit: https://gov.mb.ca/seniors/docs/seniors_strategy_2023.pdf.
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Backgrounder
Backgrounder - https://www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/newslinks/2023/07/BG-Seniors_Awards-SLTC.pdf