Who Makes a Real Difference in Our Community?
The Municipality of Whitestone Council is looking to the community, local service and community groups for potential nominees for the Province of Ontario’s Senior of the Year Award program. Please enter your Nominee by Wednesday, April 14th, at Noon. We thank everyone in advance for submitting a Nomination!
Your nominee must:
- have contributed to the community after the age of 65 and has made their community a better place to live
- be a resident in the Municipality of Whitestone.
Seniors who qualify for this award may have contributed to many different fields such as the arts, literature, community service, volunteering, education, environment, fitness, and humanitarian activities.
You cannot nominate:
- yourself
- someone who has passed away
- someone currently holding political office
An individual cannot be nominated for achievements related to a current political appointment.
Past Recipients
2025 Senior of the Year - Carol Gorrie
Carol has dedicated over 15 years to our community, volunteering her time and energy tirelessly. Her service includes valuable contributions to the Dunchurch Agricultural Society for over 15 years, the Whitestone Public Library board for over 7 years, and the Whitestone Nurse-Practitioner Led Clinic fundraising committee. Carol can often be seen about the community, lending a hand at events, organizing volunteers, and even behind the scenes scrubbing dishes or serving meals.