Community Care Peterborough Announces 2025 Grandparent of the Year Award Winners
/Community Care Peterborough (CCP) has announced the winners of its 37th annual Grandparent of the Year Awards, presented at the Royal Gardens Retirement Residence on Wednesday night.
Granpa Jun Espiritu (left) and Kailyah Espiritu (middle) with Danielle Belair, CCP CEO (right). Photo courtesy of CCP.
Students in Grades 1 to 6 from the City and County were invited to submit a hand-drawn picture and a short written piece honouring a grandparent, elder or special older person in their lives. Winners and honourable mentions were selected in both English and French for two age groups: Primary (Grades 1–3) and Junior (Grades 4–6).
“This program is more than a writing contest,” said Chris LeBlanc, CCP director of donor and public relations. “It reflects our values at Community Care Peterborough—starting with the belief that our neighbours have dignity and their lives are worth celebrating. These stories are a testament to the role that older adults play in building strong, compassionate communities.”
(From left to right) Dr. Janet Kelly, CCP Board President; Nonna Ricciuti; Zinnia Ricciuti and Nonno Ricciuti. Photo courtesy of CCP.
