Senior Islanders of the Year

Ten PEI residents were recognized on October 1, International Day of Older Adults, for their outstanding contributions to the province at the Senior Islander of the Year Award ceremony.

 The Senior Islander of the Year Award was created to celebrate the many contributions of Island seniors, and to promote positive images of aging. Past recipients have been recognized for a variety of efforts including community activities and engagement, volunteering, fundraising, education, research, fitness, and recreation.

This year’s winners include: Betty Dougan, East Royalty; Daria Valkenburg, Albany; Honourable Diane Griffin, Stratford; Don Reid, Summerside; Kit Loschiuk, Freeland; Eileen LeClair, Summerside; Estelle Bourgeois, North Rustico; John Rousseau, Mount Vernon; Dr. Umesh Gupta, Charlottetown; and Velma Bince, O’Leary.

 To see a full list of past winners and learn more, visit PEI Senior Island of the Year Award at princeedwardisland.ca.