Ballarat Seniors Awards

The annual Ballarat Seniors Awards acknowledge and celebrate inspirational people aged 60 years and over (and First Nations people 50 years and over), who are making a significant contribution to the Ballarat community.

To read more about the awards and the winners see our news story: Our older residents shine in Ballarat Seniors Awards

The Ballarat Seniors Awards categories for 2025:

1. Community Service Award
   For exceptional contribution by an individual to their community
2. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award
   For an individual dedicated to improving social inclusion, connection and participation for our diverse communities such as LGBTI+, Disability, First Nations or Multicultural.
3. Healthy and Active Living Award
   For an individual helping to create active and healthy communities through community involvement and as a role model.
4. Community Teamwork Award
   For a voluntary group, club or project who have made an outstanding contribution to the community in the last 2 years.
5. Lifetime Achievement Award
   For an individual, for dedicated, continuous voluntary service or contribution to the community over many years. (Can include service prior to eligibility age)

Ageing Well Services Team

We have a number of programs, services and activities to meet the needs of our residents aged 55 years and over.

Receive Ageing Well Services program promotions, information and newsletters:

1. Sign up to receive via email
2. Sign up to receive via Australia Post
3. Call via Customer Service on 5320 5500