Grandparent of the Year
Grandparent of the Year 2024
For the past 36 years, Community Care has encouraged children to recognize a Grandparent, Elder, or a special older person in their life as "Grandparent of the Year." Every year we are amazed by the stories we receive. This year, we’re pleased to open entries to children in grade 1 through grade 6. Our Title Sponsor of Grandparent of the Year 2024 is The Gardens of Peterborough.
Over the years, many of the honorees have indeed been grandparents or great grandparents of the students; however, there have been a number of entries that highlight a special senior friend or an Elder who has shared their knowledge with the child.
In 2024, we accepted entries in both English and French. A committee selected one winner and one honourable mention from each group of grades; primary and junior, in both English and French categories. Primary is Grades 1, 2 & 3. Junior is Grades 4, 5, & 6.
The awards ceremony took place on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at the Peterborough Public Library on the lower level.
“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 – CEO, Community Care.
This year, Community Care presented eight awards, with four winners and four honourable mentions awarded across two categories of Primary (grades 1 – 3) and Junior (grades 4 – 6).
Winners and Honourable Mentions by category:
In the Primary Category (English language) - Award presented by Senior Assist Realtors, Cindy Reid and Alicia Stroobach of Stoneguide Realty:
- 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
The Title Sponsor for this year was The Gardens of Peterborough Retirement Residences.
“Congratulations to all the winners, nominees, and participants! The Gardens of Peterborough is proud to be the Title Sponsor for Grandparent of the Year Award,” said Anna Graham – Sales and Marketing Coordinator, The Gardens of Peterborough.
For any inquiries, please contact:
Pamela Beauchamp, Community Care Peterborough
Email: pbeauchamp@commcareptbo.org
Thank you to our Title Sponsor of the 2024 Grandparent of the Year:
Program in partnership with:
Proud member of the Peterborough Ontario Health Team.