George Meldrum of Wilmington is AARP's Andrus Award Winner

George Meldrum of Wilmington has been awarded AARP Delaware’s 2019 Andrus Award winner. 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 and AARP’s 188,000 members in the First State.

Mr. Meldrum has brought a wealth of experience and leadership in both the healthcare and non-profit fields with executive and leadership roles into this top volunteer position with AARP in Delaware.

Mr. Meldrum has an extensive background in advocacy, administration and health policy development. He currently serves as the lobbyist for the Nemours Children’s Health System. He also has held leadership roles at the Delaware Council on Gambling, the Department of Services for Children Youth and their Families, and the Delaware Division of Mental Health. Earlier in his career, he was a Social Worker for Delaware Child Protective Services. He has also served on numerous high-level committees such as the Governor’s Advisory Council on Substance Abuse and Mental Health as well as numerous local non-profit boards.

AARP Delaware State Director Lucretia Young said, “As a proven leader on healthcare issues in Delaware, George has been a shining light in his role as State President. He knows Delaware and the many ways it has changed over the years. Delawareans look to AARP as a leader on issues that matter most to them, and much of that is because of George’s advocacy.”

As a member of AARP’s Executive Council for ten years and State President for two years, George has been instrumental in establishing relationships with policymakers who matter most in the lives of Delawareans age 50+ and their families. Throughout his tenure with AARP, he has testified on issues such as the state budget; launched policy teams; and collaborated with top agencies statewide.

“Someone with George’s experience and ability to reach various communities, committees and governmental officials will be pivotal to our work,” noted Young.

George Meldrum holds a BA in International Relations from University of Delaware and an MA in Psychology from Washington College. He is the father of two sons.