AARP SEEKS 2016 ANDRUS AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE” NOMINEES

 Annual Award Recognizes Those Who Make a

Powerful Difference in their Community

Hepp, Joy M

AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2016 California Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+  Californians who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

Named AARP founder, Ethel Percy Andrus (pictured above), a long-time educator, a pioneer in aging advocacy, and the first woman high school principal in California, the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service is an annual awards program developed to honor individuals whose service is a unique and valuable contribution to society.  Last year, AARP recognized 52 outstanding individuals from around the country.

Nominations will be evaluated by AARP California based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in early fall.

AARP CAlifornia Andrus Award for Community Service nominees must meet the following eligibility requirements:

 

• Nominee must be 50 years or older.
• The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must have been performed on a volunteer basis, without pay.
• The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must reflect AARP’s vision and mission.
• Couples or partners who perform service together are also eligible; however, teams are not
• This is not a posthumous award.

 

Please contact caaarp@aarp.org for further information and a nomination form.  The application deadline is June 3, 2016.