03/09/2026
🌟Nominations for the 2026 Positive Ageing Awards are officially OPEN! 🌟
Do you know a team or a business that goes above and beyond to make life absolutely fantastic for older Canberrans? Now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve!
The COTA ACT Positive Ageing Awards celebrate the resilience, heart, and vital contributions of seniors and those who support them across the ACT.
We're looking for champions across five incredible categories:
✨ The Seniors Card Outstanding Service to Older Canberrans Award - celebrating a business, service or organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to the wellbeing and quality of life of older people.
💖 The LDK Age-Friendly Community Award - recognising an organisation or initiative that has created greater connection, participation and inclusion for older Canberrans.
🤝 The ActewAGL Award for Diversity and Inclusion Award - celebrating organisations that breaks down barriers and creating more inclusive services and opportunities for older people.
📚 ACT Human Rights Commission Social Justice and Advocacy Award - recognising organisations that champion the rights, dignity, independence and interests of older people.
🏅 ACT Seniors and Better Ageing Expo Award - for the business or organisation voted as having the best stall at the 2026 Expo by their peers and attendees.
COTA ACT CEO Jenny Mobbs says, "These awards shine a joyful light on the creativity, resilience, and generosity of Canberra’s seniors."
⏰The clock is ticking! Nominations close on 17 September 2026! Make their nomination count—it’s easy to do, and the recognition lasts a lifetime!
🔗 NOMINATE A STAR TODAY: cotaact.org.au/events/awards
