"80 is the new 60!"

Top 7 Over 70™ continues to be one of Canada’s most inspiring and distinctive award programs, celebrating individuals who have achieved remarkable new accomplishments after the age of 70.

The fifth edition of the Top 7 Over 70™ Gala took place on October 21, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Calgary. It was an unforgettable evening honouring this year’s exceptional recipients and their inspiring stories of experience, reinvention, and impact.

Nominations for the 2027 Top 7 Over 70™ Awards are now open. If you know someone redefining what’s possible later in life, we’d love to hear their story.

2025 Top 7 Over 70™ Award Recipients at the Announcement Luncheon. 
(Back L-R) Esmail Bharwani, Alf Fischer, Gerry Darichuk, Marvin Fritzler; (front L-R) Neil Webber, Elder Jackie Bromley, Ron Freckleton, and Hon. Lois Mitchell 

Nomination Criteria

The Top 7 Over 70 recognizes individuals who have started a new adventure or reprised an existing one after the age of 70.   All these individuals will have accomplished a milestone or vision that inspires Albertans of all ages and demonstrates that age does not preclude developing new passions. The Awards honour individuals 70 and over who have achieved excellence, inspired creativity, shaped innovation, and/or organized outstanding collaboration in one or more of the following areas:

• Health, Wellness & Recreation: Nominees will be enhancing individual health, community well-being or qualify of life for others. 

• Arts & Culture:  Creating, performing, teaching, mentoring or promoting arts and culture. 

• Science: Generating discoveries, conducting research, educating others, creating something new or writing publications.

• Business: Starting a new venture or creating transformational enhancements to an existing business.

• Volunteerism/Philanthropy: Making a significant impact, dedication, innovation or level of participation; providing time, talent and/or treasure.

• Environment: Taking action, creating innovation, inspiring others.

• Overcoming Adversity: Conquering obstacles, facing challenges or inciting change.

• Making a difference: Generating an outstanding contribution to community or another group.

Check out the Alumni page to view our previous recipients and read their stories.