Seeking Our Golden Wonders

11.13.40pm BST (GMT +0100) Mon 18th Jun 2007

The hunt is on to find the Borough's most inspirational older people in a competition to recognise the achievements of our golden generation.

The Golden Wonders competition, now in its third year, highlights the contribution the over 55s make to the Borough and the community at large.

Milton Keynes Council and Milton Keynes Age Concern are jointly promoting the event that is calling on nominations for people who go the extra mile by improving life in their community and by putting themselves out to help others.

Among last year's winners were Mr and Mrs Bhabutta for their work with the Dosti Club, Nelly Farran for being a good neighbour and working with schools, and Bill Green for his dedication to charity and sport.

Winners of this year's event will receive money to be spent on their favourite community projects.

Liberal Democrat councillor Irene Henderson, cabinet member responsible for social care and older people, said: "We had some great entries last year and it was very uplifting to see that community spirit is alive and well - whatever your age. For very many people, being over 55 gives the time and opens up opportunities to do all sorts of things that they never did before - from helping in schools to sky diving!"

The categories for nominations are:

• An inspirational individual or couple over 55

• A community project that has contributed to improving the well-being of the over-55s

• A group of younger people who have made a contribution to supporting older people.

An awards ceremony will be arranged later in the year when £1000 will be distributed among the winners to spend on their favourite community projects.

Please contact Jane Reed (253990) or Ann Green (253041) if you would like to make a nomination. The closing date for the nominations is the end of September 2007.