Nominate your ‘Local Senior of the Year’

People in the Port Macquarie electorate can recognise an outstanding older person in their community with nominations now open for the NSW Seniors Festival Local Senior of the Year Awards.

Robert Dwyer said the awards celebrate the tremendous contribution seniors offer to their community.

“If you know a senior who strives to make our community a better place through volunteering, innovation or simply supporting family and friends, now is the time to nominate them for recognition,” Mr Dwyer said.

“We are fortunate to have so many seniors in our local community who are generous with their time, energy and commitment.

“By highlighting seniors’ continued efforts in helping Port Macquarie thrive, we are continuing to challenge ageism and empower seniors to overcome social stigma.”

Previously known as the NSW Seniors Local Achievement Awards, the awards highlight the diverse ways seniors enrich their communities.

Each year, MPs across the state use the awards to recognise seniors in their community by hosting a small awards ceremony where recipients are celebrated.

Nomination forms are available from all MP’s offices across the state and need to be completed and returned by Friday 16 January 2026.

Successful recipients will receive their awards during the NSW Seniors Festival 2026, which runs from 2-15 March 2026. 

The annual festival is the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and attracts more than 500,000 people at almost 50 DCJ-run and sponsored events across metro and regional areas. The festival commenced in 1958 and in 2026 will mark its 68th year.

The festival promotes social inclusion and connection and encourages older people to attend events and become involved in art, sport, music, entertainment, technology, travel, health, wellbeing and recreation. 

For more information about NSW Seniors Festival Local Senior of the Year Awards, contact us by emailing portmacquarie@parliament.nsw.gov.au