Islanders have an opportunity to recognize a deserving resident for their contributions to their community with nominations opening today for the 2025 Senior Islander of the Year Award.
The award celebrates the many contributions of Islanders 65 years and over and is meant to promote positive images of aging, and active involvement in efforts to improve communities. Examples of contributions may include community activities and engagement, volunteering, fundraising, education, research, fitness, and recreation.
“There are so many older Islanders deserving of a nomination for the valuable contributions they’ve made to their communities that have helped improve people’s lives. I encourage all Islanders to consider submitting a nomination for a deserving individual.”
-Minister of Social Development and Seniors Barb Ramsay
For a nomination to be considered the nominee must be:
- 65 years or older at the time of their nomination and while making their contributions;
- A resident of PEI both at the time of their nominations and while making their contributions;
- Actively contributing to their community;
- Willing to participate in the communication and promotion of the award.
Past recipients and posthumous nominations are not eligible for consideration.
Last year’s winners included Bernadette McDearmid Pedersen, Helen Lockerby, Ernie Stavert, Marion Trowbridge, and Bryson Guptill.
“It was a great honour to receive this award in 2024,” said Guptill. “I was pleased to be recognized for the work that's been done to promote and maintain trails on PEI. I was especially delighted to see the Island Walk recognized in this way. I created the Island Walk route, but it has been nurtured by volunteers who continue to promote active and healthy lifestyles for Islanders of all ages.”
To nominate a deserving Islander, visit: PEI Senior Islander of the Year Award
Media contact:
Andrew Sprague
Department of Social Development and Seniors
asgsprague@gov.pe.ca