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Top 7 Over 70 taking nominations for latest set of awards
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This year's Top 7 Over 70 nominations — for super seniors achieving new successes after age 70 — will close on June 15.
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The Calgary-based non-profit organization offers one of the country's most unique awards programs in that it honours the new successes of individuals over age 70, as opposed to other awards for older adults that honour legacy achievements.
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'There is an amazing amount of talent and experience that older adults are using to not only enrich their own lives, but to also enrich their communities,' Top 7 Over 70 chair Steve Allan said.
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'People over the age of 70 may be 'retired' from a full-time position they once held, but they aren't retiring from making vibrant contributions to our city,' said Allan. 'The innovations and achievements we see from people in this age group are nothing short of remarkable.'
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Top 7 Over 70 celebrates the accomplishments of older adults year-round, highlighted by the biennial program in which seven people receive a Top 7 award. Nominations for the 2025 awards close on June 15.
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Ideal nominees are people over the age of 70, living in Calgary or its surrounding communities, who have started a new venture or implemented a new idea since turning 70. These accomplishments can be in fields including health, wellness and recreation; arts and culture; science; tech; business; volunteerism and philanthropy; environment; overcoming adversity; and making a difference. The accomplishment may be in a brand new field for the nominee or it could be built on previous work, but demonstrating a new twist on recent achievements.
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