Tammy Rankin was the Senior Safety Advisor for the Municipality of Durham, a founding member of the Durham Elder Abuse Network (D.E.A.N.) and developed a partnership with the Durham Regional Police Senior Support Coordinator position. Tammy worked tirelessly to advocate for and support the senior population in our community. She was known for going above and beyond the scope of her position and putting “her seniors first”. The Durham Elder Abuse Network is committed to the advocacy and education within our community to keep seniors safe.

D.E.A.N. is proud to support the “Tammy Rankin Legacy Award” with an opportunity to highlight an inspiring individual or organization with a powerful story about going above and beyond to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors and their families, including COVID support.

Eligibility Criteria:
Must work or volunteer in the Durham Region.
Be willing to provide a short bio be photographed with regards to award.

Considerations:
Submissions must not contain confidential information or restricted intellectual property that should not be circulated in the public domain.
The information contained in the submission may be used by D.E.A.N. for promotional purposes. This may include social media and imagery contained in the application.

Applicants are expected to grant D.E.A.N. consent to publish any material contained in the application.
Submissions must be submitted to jjosephson@brockchc.ca no later than June 2, 2023.

Download the nomination form here.