MOREE Plains Shire Council, in collaboration with the Moree Seniors Week committee, is pleased to announce nominations are now open for the prestigious Moree Plains Senior Citizen of the Year Award.
The award celebrates the outstanding contributions of senior residents – aged 60 and over – who make a difference in the Moree Plains community.
This year’s NSW Seniors Festival theme, Time to Shine! highlights seniors who inspire and shine through their commitment to the community, leadership, or service.
Moree Plains mayor Susannah Pearse shared her enthusiasm about the event.
“Our senior residents continue to enrich the Moree Plains Shire in so many ways, and this is our opportunity to recognise those who truly make a difference,” Cr Pearse said.
“We are excited to see how the 2025 Seniors Week events unfold and to honour our local senior citizens.”
Seniors Week 2025 will run from Monday, March 10 to Saturday, March 15, with a variety of fun, inclusive activities for seniors of all abilities.
Events include:
Monday, March 10: Morning Tea and Bingo at Pius X;
Tuesday, March 11: Movie Screening: 80 For Brady at Moree Community Library;
Wednesday, March 12: Lunch, Entertainment, and the Presentation of the Moree Plains Shire Senior Citizen of the Year Award;
Thursday, March 13: Social Bowls at Moree and District Services Club;
Friday, March 14: Lunch and Bingo at Moree Care; and
Saturday, March 15: Lunch and Entertainment by Moree Ukulele Band at 363 Gwydir Field Road, provided by Moree Lions Club.
Bookings for all events are essential and can be made by contacting Lorraine Bartel on 0477 020895.
Nominations for Senior Citizen of the Year 2025 are open until 5pm on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Community members are encouraged to nominate seniors who have made a significant contribution to the Moree Plains Shire, whether through volunteering, community service, or other inspiring acts through the QR Code or via Senior Citizen Nomination Form 2025 (see image below).
For nomination forms or more information, please contact Council: (02) 6757 3222.
