Opportunities
Awards
The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) proudly recognizes individuals, organizations and initiatives making meaningful contributions to the lives of older Canadians. Through its awards, the NIA highlights excellence in research, policy, innovation and leadership in ageing, celebrating efforts that promote healthy ageing, improve care and strengthen supports for Canada’s growing older population.
Leadership in Ageing
The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) at Toronto Metropolitan University and RTOERO proudly present the annual Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards, recognizing emerging leaders who are advancing policy and advocacy in support of older adults and healthy ageing.
Each year, two awards — one Graduate and one Undergraduate — are granted to outstanding students enrolled at a Canadian college or university. Each recipient receives $1,000 in recognition of their leadership, innovation and commitment to improving the lives of older adults.
Journalism in Ageing Project Winners
The NIA and the Toronto Star are proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Journalism in Ageing Project: Christina Frangou, Jat Dhillon, Joanna Cheek, Megan O’Toole and Michaela Cavanagh.
Each project recipient has been awarded a $5,000 prize to complete their project, supported by the Toronto Star’s journalism infrastructure and bolstered by the latest evidence and insights into the lived experience of older adults from the NIA and its partners.