Anthony Roberts MP, Member for lane Cove is calling for citizens living within the Lane Cove electorate to nominate someone worthy for the 2010 NSW Seniors Week Achievement Awards.

The NSW Seniors Week awards recognise seniors from across the state for their contribution to the community, leadership and initiative.

There are 60 awards available throughout NSW for outstanding groups or individuals in the following categories:

·        Business

·        Intergenerational Understanding

·        Environment /Science /Agriculture

·        Health and Wellbeing

·        Education /Lifelong learning; and

·        Community Service/ Volunteering

The 2010 NSW Seniors Week Achievement Award recipients will be presented their awards in Sydney on Monday 22 March next year, nominations cloes September 25^th 2009.

“These awards highlight the contribution those over 60 make to the community during a week long celebration across the state.

“2010 NSW Seniors Week will be held from the 21^st to the 28^th of March next year and will feature community activities as well as the awards ceremony for the recipients of NSW Seniors Week Achievement Awards.”

“Grant applications are still open for community groups who would like to host an event for 2010 NSW Senior’s Week, promoting the role seniors play within the community and endorsing healthy activity, socialisation and challenging older person stereotypes,” Mr Roberts said.”

For more information contact the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care on 8270 2459 for nomination forms and grant applications