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County of Simcoe to host inaugural Age-Friendly Recognition Awards


Midhurst/January 29, 2024 – On January 31, 2024, at 3 p.m., media are invited to attend the inaugural County of Simcoe Age-Friendly Business and Age-Friendly Individual Recognition Awards celebrating organizations and individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to creating age-friendly communities. 

The Age-Friendly Recognition Awards call for nominations launched in July 2023, as part of the County’s Age-Friendly Community Program. Originally established in 2016, the program aims to increase awareness of the County’s aging population and help businesses and organizations evaluate their environment and service delivery. New this year, the County is expanding this important initiative and hosting the first ever Awards Ceremony to recognize important community champions from across the county including Bradford West Gwillimbury, Collingwood, Essa, Innisfil, Severn, and the cities of Barrie and Orillia.  

EVENT: County of Simcoe Age-Friendly Recognition Awards
Where:Simcoe County Museum, 1151 Highway 26, Minesing, Ontario
When:Wednesday, January 31, 2024 – 3 p.m. 
Note: Media are asked to contact the County of Simcoe Communications and Events Team to confirm attendance. ​

County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.