AARP DELAWARE SEEKS NOMINEES FOR ITS ANNUAL ANDRUS AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2025 AARP Delaware Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Delawareans aged 50 and older who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

"AARP Delaware is excited to shine a light on these dedicated Delawareans who use what they've learned to make a difference in the lives around them," said Wendell Alfred, AARP Delaware State President.

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

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

· Nominee must be age 50 or older.

· The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must have been performed on a volunteer basis, without pay. Volunteers receiving small stipends to cover the costs associated with volunteer activity are eligible.

· The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must reflect AARP’s vision and purpose.

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· The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must be replicable and provide inspiration for others to volunteer.
· Partisan political achievements, accomplishments or service may not be considered.
· Couples or partners who perform service together are also eligible; however, teams are not eligible.
· Previous Andrus Award recipients are not eligible.
· Volunteers serving on the Andrus Award selection committee are not eligible.
· AARP staff members are not eligible.
· This is not a posthumous award.

Learn more and see an online nomination form at www.aarp.org/AndrusAward. The application deadline is July 15, 2025.

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 49 outstanding individuals and couples nationwide.