SHREWSBURY – The Council on Aging is accepting nominations for the 2023 Shrewsbury Senior Awards.
Community members can nominate a Shrewsbury senior, who is over the age of 60, who has shown that they value diversity and have contributed to inclusivity in town by volunteering in one of four categories.
The category of culture/arts covers the performing arts, painting, poetry, playwriting, music, and dance that celebrates diversity and inclusivity.
The category of social development includes programs that either improve or promote positive interactions between people of different ethnic groups, abilities, gender identities or ages.
The health or healthcare category covers efforts that focus on populations whose access had been limited because of their race, gender, gender identity, language, disability and/or immigration status.
The final category is public service. A nominee for this category has contributed with volunteer service on boards, councils or committees in Shrewsbury; Town Meeting or previously served as an elected official.
People who are employed by the town or are a candidate for public office are ineligible for nomination; however, former public officials or former employees that reside in Shrewsbury can be nominated.
Nominations are due by Aug. 31. The forms can be found here.
