Alex Greenwich MP has called for nominations for the 2014 Seniors Week Local Achievement Awards for the Sydney electorate.

“Older people contribute in many ways to our community – as workers, as volunteers and as advocates for a better community”, said Mr Greenwich. 

“Seniors Local Achievement Awards are a small way to recognise and show appreciation for the talents, skills and experience of people over 60, and the organisations that work for them.

“I’m looking for nominations from the community of older people and organisations who make a difference to the local community so that we can acknowledge them.  

The 2014 awards categories for the Sydney electorate are:

• Community advocate – individual campaigning for reform or improvements;
• Community services – individual helping individuals or groups;
• Community organisation – providing a voice for older people;
• Community service provider – providing help to older people;
• Specialist community – serving a particular group or community.

Local awards for each NSW electorate are being given in 2014 for the first time.

Nominations for the Sydney electorate 2014 NSW Seniors Week Local Achievement Awards close Friday 16 February. Nomination forms are available at www.alexgreenwich.com/sydney_nomination_form_seniors_week or call 9360 3053 for a copy.

People over 60 are eligible for nomination, with those over 50 eligible in the case of Indigenous people, homeless people or those with a lifelong disability.

The awards will be presented during 2014 NSW Seniors Week 15-23 March 2014, when there are also a number of events and other celebrations. Details: www.nswseniorsweek.com.au.

For further information, contact Alex Greenwich 9360 3053.

To nominate seniors for the NSW Seniors Week Local Achievement Awards download the form available HERE.