AARP seeks community service award nominees

(LANSING, MI) -- AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2016 Michigan Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50-and-older Michiganders who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

“AARP Michigan is excited to shine a light on those who are using what they’ve learned in life to make a difference in the lives around them,” said Karen Kafantaris, AARP Michigan Associate State Director for Community Outreach.

Nominations will be evaluated by the AARP Michigan State Office 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 Michigan 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 eligible.
• This is not a posthumous award.

Please contact the AARP Michigan State Office at (517) 267-8916 for further information and a nomination form. Or find the form at:   https://secure.aarp.org/giving-back/volunteering/info-03-2010/andrus_award_nomination_form/

Nominations are due by June 3, 2016.

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. The award is named for Ethel Percy Andrus, founder of AARP.