🇨🇦 National Seniors Day | County of Simcoe to recognize Age-Friendly Champions

Midhurst/October 1, 2026 – As communities across Canada recognize National Seniors Day, the County of Simcoe is shining a spotlight on the individuals, businesses and organizations helping make Simcoe County a more inclusive, accessible and supportive place for older adults through its annual Age-Friendly Recognition Awards.

Through the County’s Age-Friendly Community Program, nominations were accepted over the summer and reviewed by the Age-Friendly Committee. This year’s honourees represent communities from across the region, including the Towns of Collingwood, Midland, Wasaga Beach, Penetanguishene and New Tecumseth; the Township of Clearview; and the Cities of Barrie and Orillia.

National Seniors Day, observed annually on October 1, is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions that older adults make to our families, workplaces and communities. The County’s Age-Friendly Recognition Awards reflect this spirit by highlighting residents and organizations that are helping create a region where people can age with dignity, connection and purpose.

EVENT:	County of Simcoe Age-Friendly Recognition Awards
Where	County of Simcoe Administration Centre – Atrium1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario
When	Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Reception at 6 p.m. | Ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m.Note: Media are asked to contact the County of Simcoe communications@simcoe.ca to confirm attendance.

About Age-Friendly Simcoe County
The County of Simcoe is committed to creating inclusive, supportive communities where older adults can age well and remain active, connected, and engaged. Guided by the World Health Organization’s Age-Friendly Communities framework since 2015, the County recently launched its refreshed Positive Aging Strategy 2025-2030 and, in 2025, was officially designated a member of the WHO Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities.

Through its Age-Friendly Program, the County works with municipalities, organizations, businesses, and residents to advance initiatives that improve quality of life for older adults across the region.

To learn more about the Age-Friendly Program, including the Business and Individual Recognition Awards, visit simcoe.ca/age-friendly, email agefriendly@simcoe.ca, or call 705-726-9300 ext. 3127.

About the County of Simcoe
County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.­­­­­­