Anna Cuylits is a passionate advocate for seniors in Ottawa. She co-founded Senior’s Watch Old Ottawa South (SWOOS) and the Seniors Health Innovation Hub (SHIH), working to improve primary care and support aging in place. As a board member of the Old Ottawa South Community Association, she championed age-friendly initiatives and intergenerational connections. Anna also led the creation of a community aging guide, supported seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic and collaborated on tech innovations for elder care. Her tireless efforts have made a lasting impact on Ottawa’s senior community. Anna is pictured here during the June 25th award ceremony in the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite at Queen’s Park with Hon. Raymond Sung Joon Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, and Hon. Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
The Ontario Senior Achievement Award recognizes individuals for significant contributions to their communities after the age of 65. Up to 20 individuals are recognized each year. See the news release here: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1006106/ontario-celebrates-outstanding-seniors