Grandparent of the Year
Grandparent of the Year 2025
For the past 37 years, Community Care has encouraged children to recognize a Grandparent, Elder, or a special older person in their life as "Grandparent of the Year." Every year we are amazed by the stories we receive from children in grade 1 through grade 6.
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Over the years, many of the honorees have indeed been grandparents or great grandparents of the students; however, there have been a number of entries that highlight a special senior friend or an Elder who has shared their knowledge with the child.
We accept entries in both English and French. A committee selected one winner and one honourable mention from each group of grades; primary and junior, in both English and French categories. Primary is Grades 1, 2 & 3. Junior is Grades 4, 5, & 6.
On June 4, 2025, Community Care presented eight awards, with four winners and four honourable mentions awarded across two categories of Primary (grades 1 – 3) and Junior (grades 4 – 6). The awards ceremony took place at Royal Gardens Retirement Residence. The event was well-attended by proud family members and teachers who came to support their students and celebrate the contributions of the older adults being recognized.
“This program is more than a writing contest,” said Chris LeBlanc, 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.”
The 2025 Grandparent of the Year Award winners are:
Primary Category – Grades 1–3 (English)
Winner: Ezra Larmour, Grade 3, St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School
Honouring: Grandpa Mark Larmour
Honourable Mention: Addy Davey, Grade 3, St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School
Honouring: Memaw Kelly Epstein
Primary Category – Grades 1–3 (French)
Winner: Zinnia Ricciuti, Grade 3, Prince of Wales Public School
Honouring: Nonna & Nonno Ricciuti
Honourable Mention: Siobhan Glover, Grade 3, Prince of Wales Public School
Honouring: Papa Jim Dyas
Junior Category – Grades 4–6 (English)
Winner: Kaliyah Espiritu, Grade 5, St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School
Honouring: Grandpa Jun Espiritu
Honourable Mention: Charlotte Fillier, Grade 5, Norwood District Public School
Honouring: Great Aunt Penny
Junior Category – Grades 4–6 (French)
Winner: Faela Conroy, Grade 6, Kaawaate East City Public School
Honouring: Grandma Minten
Honourable Mention: Owen Anderson, Grade 6, Kaawaate East City Public School
Honouring: Grandma Laura Payne
Thank you to our Title Sponsor of the 2025 Grandparent of the Year:
Proud member of the Peterborough Ontario Health Team.