Local aged care provider Tall Trees and Logan Community Bank® branches Bendigo Bank are looking for noteworthy seniors in Logan for their Outrageous and Courageous competition.

Adults and children will be able to nominate their parents, grandparents or senior friends under the categories of “most outrageous” or “most courageous”, with a winner being selected for each.

Tall Trees director Phil Usher says that Outrageous and Courageous is an initiative that will help to bring recognition to the amazing lives of seniors in the community.

“We believe this competition will help to recognise the remarkable seniors in the local area and remind the younger generation that age doesn’t stop you from doing amazing and exciting things,” Mr Usher says.

“The ‘outrageous’ category is targeted at those seniors who break all stereotypes of the elderly and still have a great taste for adventure.

“The ‘courageous’ category will acknowledge those selfless individuals that contribute tirelessly to the community, country or to their family and friends around them.”

Mr Usher says all entrants will need to submit details of the person they are nominating and select which of the two categories they come under.

“After selecting what kind of character they are, friends or family members can share the stories of their nominee and explain exactly what makes them outrageous or courageous,” Mr Usher says.

“Outrageous nominees could be someone who likes to engage in adventurous activities such as skydiving or playing in a rock ‘n’ roll band.

“Courageous applicants may include charity workers, war heroes, or unshakeable patriarchal figures, and I am sure this category will give well-deserved recognition to seniors that have done a lot for the community.”

Mr Usher says the staff at Tall Trees are looking forward to seeing all of the entries and learning more about the admirable seniors in the Logan area.

“The best submission for each category will be judged by Tall Trees and Logan Community Bank® branches Bendigo Bank, who are very eager to see what tales of adventure and courage come out of the Logan area,” Mr Usher says.

“Seniors often share their stories with the people they are closest to, but Outrageous and Courageous offers the opportunity to let the wider community appreciate their life achievements.

“Submissions need to describe why the nomination is outrageous or courageous and we encourage people to use photos as well as the stories to describe their nominee’s personality and experiences.”

A first prize in each category will include a holiday to the value of $1,250 dollars, provided by Travel by Tracey.

Nomination forms are available from any of the Logan Community Bank® branches Bendigo Bank or from the competition website at www.talltrees.net.au/oandc

Nominees need to be over the age of 75.

To find out more about Tall Trees, please call 1300 304 412 or visit www.talltrees.net.au