Nominate them today for the 2026 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards.
Whether it’s daily hands-on support or leading organisations, there are many ways older people make a positive impact in our local communities.
There are 6 award categories:
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria Senior Achiever Awards
Emerging Impact Award
Positive Ageing Award
Promotion of Multiculturalism Award
Veteran Community Award
Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year.
The Premier's Award for Victorian Senior of the Year is not open for nominations. Eligible nominations from all categories will be considered for this award.
People in Victoria who are 60 years or over, and First Nations people who are 50 years or over, are eligible to be nominated for these awards.
Nominations close Tuesday 19 May 2026.
Program information is available in 16 languages.
Learn more, download resources and submit a nomination at Seniors Online.
About the awards
For more than 30 years, the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards have celebrated older Victorians who contribute to the community through volunteering.
The awards ceremony in October is a highlight of the annual Victorian Seniors Festival. The month-long celebration features free and low-cost events for older Victorians.
Be inspired by outstanding senior Victorians. Hear from some of the 2025 award recipients. Their generosity, advocacy and commitment show how to live with purpose, at every age.