Top 7 Over 70 Awards
Celebrating seven extraordinary individuals in Guelph, Wellington & Dufferin who, after the age of 70, make significant and lasting contributions to our community.
Making a Difference
The Top 7 Over 70 Awards celebrate the accomplishments of Guelph, Wellington & Dufferin area older adults, with the goal of highlighting the remarkable impact of community members who defy age norms, demonstrating that passion, purpose, and influence don’t diminish with time.
These individuals’ stories serve as a powerful reminder that it is never too late to get involved, give back, and create meaningful change. Started in Calgary in 2017 as a way to recognize individuals making exceptional contributions later in life, the Top 7 Over 70 program has been expanding to communities across Canada the last couple of years, launching in Guelph, Wellington, Dufferin in 2026.
Celebrating Community.
The Top 7 Over 70 Awards are not a lifetime achievement award, rather they recognize and celebrate an individual’s contributions after the age of 70. Nominees may have started a new venture, reprised an existing one, or taken their previous work in a new direction. Regardless of how it started, nominees are making contributions to the fabric of our community in one or more of the following areas: health and recreation, arts and culture, science, business, non-profit, environment, overcoming adversity or making a difference.
Funds raised from the Top 7 Over 70 Awards will support United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin. United Way invests in a diverse list of community programs and services that help over 145,000 people in our local community meet their basic needs, access resources and build a brighter future.
Nominations for the Top 7 Over 70 Awards will open April 1st and winners will be announced at a celebration event in late Fall 2026. More information will be available soon!
For More Information
If you are interested in volunteering or for more information about the event, please contact Colleen Murdoch at colleen@unitedwaygwd.com
If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please contact Jen Fraser at jen@unitedwaygwd.com