Community Care Peterborough to Announce Grandparent of the Year Recipients Tuesday Night

Children have made their nominations and Community Care Peterborough is announcing the recipients of its 36th annual ‘Grandparent of the Year’ awards in a ceremony at the Peterborough Public Library at 6 p.m. on Tuesday night.

Photo courtesy of Community Care Peterborough.

Community Care encouraged kids to nominate someone to recognize a grandparent, elder or a special older person in their life. The children who submitted their stories are also being honoured at the ceremony.

Nearly 200 written nominations from students in grades 1 to 6 were submitted, including a hand-drawn picture of them with their loved ones. This year, nominations from children in grade one were accepted; previously, it was open to grades two to six. Additionally, several dozen French applications were received that allowed children to practice their French language skills.

“Each year we are so touched by the array of heartwarming stories we receive from across the City and County of Peterborough,” said Danielle Belair, Community Care. CEO. “We are looking forward to celebrating the children and grandparents and to learn about their unique relationships.”

Eight awards are being presented with four winners and four honourable mentions in the primary (grades 1 – 3) and junior (grades 4 – 6) categories.

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