Nominate Your Age-Friendly Business or Organization
Press Release
Age-Friendly Orillia (AFO) is excited to announce its 1st Annual Age-Friendly Certificates of Appreciation, celebrating the businesses and organizations that contribute to making Orillia a vibrant and welcoming community for older adults.
As Orillia’s population of older adults is projected to make up 40% by 2040, it is crucial to acknowledge and support those who enhance the lives of this significant demographic. The AFO invites residents to nominate businesses or organizations that demonstrate excellence in creating environments that are customer-friendly, inclusive, and accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
Which business or organization(s) gave you this positive age-friendly experience?
Nominations are open and can be submitted for businesses and organizations excelling in any of the following eight categories of the World Health Organization’s Age-Friendly Cities Checklist:
– Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
– Transportation
– Housing
– Social Participation
– Respect and Social Inclusion
– Civic Participation and Employment
– Communications and Information
– Community and Health Services
Older adults are increasingly living active, healthy lives and contributing significantly to our community. They represent a vital economic force with increased spending power, leisure time, and travel opportunities. By recognizing age-friendly businesses and organizations, we can enrich the community for everyone.
Residents are encouraged to submit nominations by October 1, 2024. Nominations may be for any business or organization that you believe deserves recognition, including your own. Each submission will be carefully reviewed and assessed by the AFO.
Award recipients will be honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation and invited to the Aging Well Expo, taking place at Lakehead University on Tuesday, October 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Get your nomination or for see more information online, or contact us directly at info@agefriendlyorillia.ca. Paper nomination forms can be picked up at Information Orillia, located in the Orillia Public Library.
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