Midhurst/July 23, 2025 — Help celebrate those making Simcoe County welcoming and accessible for older adults. Nominations are open for the Age-Friendly Business and Individual Recognition Awards.
The Age-Friendly Business Recognition Awards spotlight businesses and organizations that improve services for older adults. Completing the Self-Assessment Checklist helps evaluate age-friendliness and provides access to County resources. Award-winning businesses will receive a complimentary digital marketing package valued at more than $350 (conditions apply), a press release mention, social media shoutouts, a website feature, certificate and a window decal. Customers and clients can also support a deserving business in their community by completing the Customer Nomination Checklist.
The Age-Friendly Individual Awards celebrate those of all ages who show leadership, kindness, and dedication to older adults. Categories include Individual Champion for outstanding advocacy, Older Adult Champion (60+) for selfless volunteerism, and the new Youth Champion award for young changemakers making a meaningful impact.
The deadline for submissions is August 31, 2025 – don’t miss your chance to honour local age-friendly champions.
About the Simcoe County Age-Friendly Community Program
The Age-Friendly Community Program was established in 2016 to increase awareness of the County’s aging population and help businesses and organizations evaluate their environment and service delivery. The County continues to provide resources and assessment tools to help organizations implement age-friendly goals and strategies and adapt to our aging population. For more information on our Age-Friendly Community program and the Business Guide and Recognition Awards, visit www.simcoe.ca/agefriendly, email agefriendly@simcoe.ca or call 705-726-9300 ext. 3127.
About County of Simcoe
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.