2022 Senior of the Year Awards. (left to right) Mayor Darrin Canniff, Councillor Clare Latimer, Josephine Richardson and Councillor Marjorie Crew. (Photo courtesy of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent)

The nominees have been announced for this year’s CK Senior Achievement Awards.

15 individuals and one couple have been nominated for the awards, recognizing older adults aged 60+ who have achieved significant goals and made outstanding contributions as volunteers within Chatham-Kent.

The 2023 Senior of the Year winners will be announced during the broadcast of the Chatham-Kent Celebration of Older Adults on June 1st on the Chatham-Kent Facebook page, the municipality’s YouTube feed, and YourTV.

2023 Nominees:

  • Susan Bienstman, Chatham
  • Alice Dale, Merlin
  • Rene Grogan, Chatham
  • Alana Haines, Morpeth
  • Art Labonte, Tilbury
  • Bruce McWhirter, Chatham
  • Sheila Nead, Merlin
  • Jeffery Parker, Chatham
  • Sandy Ryall, Blenheim
  • Judy Shea, Chatham
  • Marlene Shivas, Tilbury
  • Don Smith, Chatham
  • Rob Vandersluis, Blenheim
  • Dorothy Wallace, Chatham
  • Joe & Hilda Wiersma, Chatham
  • Mary Williston, Chatham