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Nominations Now Open for Penrith to Acknowledge Its Inspirational Grandparents

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Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith encourages residents of Penrith to celebrate the grandparents and older people in their lives ahead of Grandparents Day this October, by nominating them for an award or getting involved in local events in the community.

Stuart Ayres said nominations are now open for the 2018 NSW Grandparent of the Year Local and State Awards, which celebrate the valuable contributions grandparents and seniors make to their families and communities.

“There are some truly inspiring grandparents and older people such as Di & Barry Murphy who make our local community a supportive, inclusive place to live,” said Stuart Ayres.

“This is our opportunity to showcase the selfless seniors of Penrith and show our appreciation for their hard work volunteering their time, sharing their knowledge and wisdom, as well as supporting their families. I encourage our local community to submit a nomination to my office for the Penrith Grandparent of the Year.”

Meanwhile, amateur and professional photographers alike are urged to spend some time with their grandparents and snap a photo of them in their everyday life for the Grandparents Day Photography Competition.

Stuart Ayres said the competition aims to foster intergenerational relationships in NSW, as grandchildren learn from their grandparents’ experiences and advice while sharing their own lives.

“Grandparents and older people have lived exciting lives and still have so much more to give. I encourage budding photographers in Penrith to grab their phone or camera and pay a visit to their grandparents to make memories that will last a lifetime,” Stuart Ayres said.

Minister for Ageing Tanya Davies said Grandparents Day is an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable role grandparents and seniors play in improving communities across the State.

“Grandparents dedicate their time and energy to making our communities better and they deserve to be recognised for their tireless efforts,” Mrs Davies said.

“Along with the Awards and photography competition, the NSW Government is funding local events across the state to say thank you to grandparents everywhere.”

NSW Grandparents Day will take place on Sunday 28 October 2018. Nominations for the 2018 Penrith Grandparent of the Year Award are open until 17 August 2018.

To submit a nomination for the statewide NSW Grandparent of the Year Award, enter the Photography Competition or for more information visit www.grandparentsday.nsw.gov.au

Application form to nominate a grandparent can be found here

 

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