Vaughan man honoured with Ontario Senior Achievement Award

Keshubhai Chaudhari recognized for volunteer work at Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women

Yorkreigon.com
Nov. 14, 2016
By Adam Martin-Robbins

A Vaughan senior citizen has garnered a provincial award for his efforts giving back to the community.

Keshubhai Chaudhari was honoured with a Senior Achievement Award by Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Elizabeth Dowdeswell and MPP Dipika Damerla, minister responsible for seniors affairs, during a special ceremony at Queen’s Park Monday, Nov. 7.

Chaudhari volunteers at the Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women where he helps to connect Gujarati families to local programs and services, according to a news release.

He also founded the centre's Garba and Dandiya Raas annual South Asian traditional dance event.

Beyond that, Chaudhari is an active member in the community whose efforts include helping vulnerable seniors and encouraging people to vote.

He was one of 20 people from across the province recognized with a Senior Achievement Award, the province's highest form of recognition for individuals over the age of 65.

“It is an honour to recognize these 20 amazing individuals who have given back to their communities with their time, talents, wisdom and compassion,” Damerla said in a news release. “They are excellent examples of modern, active seniors who are engaged in making our province a better place. I am certain that Ontarians of all ages will be inspired by their actions."