Community Care Peterborough's "Grandparent of the Year" Winners Announced
/Elders were honoured at Community Care Peterborough’s 36th-annual Grandparent of the Year awards ceremony as the winners were announced at the Peterborough Public Library on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of Heather Doughty and Community Care Peterborough.
The event encouraged children from across the region of Peterborough to recognize a Grandparent, Elder or a special older person in their life.
Nearly 200 nominations from students in grades one to six 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. Several dozen French applications were also received, allowing 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.
The awards ceremony is referred to as a ‘Smiles All Around’ event.
This year, Community Care presented eight awards, with four winners and four honourable mentions awarded across two categories: Primary (grades 1 – 3) and Junior (grades 4 – 6).
Winners and Honourable Mentions by category:
In the Primary Category (English language):
Winner – Levi Kloosterman, Grade 3, St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School – nominated his Grandpa Frank Drumm (nicknamed “Bubba”)
Honourable Mention – Keira M, Grade 2, Edmison Heights Public School – nominated her Great Grandpa Giuseppe
In the Primary Category (French language):
Winner – Ari Singh, Grade 2, Edmison Heights Public School – nominated his Grandma Suriakala
Honourable Mention – Makayla Anokye, Grade 2, Edmison Heights Public School – nominated her Grandma Thy Oeun
In the Junior Category (English language):
Winner – Kimberly Chambers, Grade 4, St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School – nominated her Nana Darlene Damiani
Honourable Mention – Charlee Dawson, Grade 6, St. Paul Catholic Elementary School – nominated her Grandma Laraine Langley
In the Junior Category (French language):
Winner – Owen Anderson, Grade 5, Kaawaate East City Public School – nominated his Grandma Jane Anderson
Honourable Mention – Madi McKeiver, Grade 6, Kaawaate East City Public School – nominated her Grandma Cathy McKeiver
