Recognise an older Victorian in your life
Do you know an older person who volunteers their skills, time and energy to make a difference?
Nominate them today for the 2025 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards.
Whether it’s daily hands-on support or leading an organisation, there are many ways older people make a positive impact in our local communities.
The are 6 award categories:
- Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year
- Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria Senior Achiever Awards
- Emerging Impact Award
- Positive Ageing Award
- Promotion of Multiculturalism Award
- Veteran Community Award.
People in Victoria who are 60 years or over, and First Nations people who are 50 years or over, are eligible to be nominated for these awards. Self-nominations are not accepted.
Nominations close Sunday 1 June 2025.
You can submit a nomination online.
Unsure about the process? Start preparing your nomination with the help of our simple how-to guide.
The guide is available in 16 languages and easy-read English, ensuring more Victorians have the opportunity to be recognised.
Learn more and submit a nomination on Seniors Online.
About the awards
For more than 30 years, the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards have celebrated older Victorians who contribute to the community through volunteering.
The awards ceremony in October is a highlight of the annual Victorian Seniors Festival. The month-long celebration features free and low-cost events for older Victorians.
Be inspired by outstanding senior Victorians. Hear from some of the 2024 award recipients.