Helena, Mont., June 4, 2025 – AARP Montana is delighted to announce that its “How to Vote” animated video PSA series has been honored with a Gold Viddy Award, recognizing outstanding achievement in video and digital content creation. The Viddy Awards, administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), celebrate excellence in video production, with over 2,700 entries from across the United States and 23 countries in the 2025 competition cycle.
This year marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security— a cornerstone of financial security in America. For nine decades, it has kept hundreds of millions of Americans out of poverty and given families across the country peace of mind and dignity in retirement.
The Montana State legislature convenes for only 90 days every two years. With the 2013 session on the horizon, AARP Montana is encouraging member participation in the legislative process by signing up as an e-activist.
With the new legislative session underway, AARP Montana is advocating for tax relief measures, support for family caregivers, better home care services, increased financial security and ways to combat elder abuse.
AARP Montana is pleased to welcome Loraine Wodnik to the AARP Montana Office as the new State and Community Engagement Analyst. “I am excited to join the AARP team as I have been impressed with the organization and the accomplishments that they achieve for Montanans,” Loraine says.
More than three in four respondents find it extremely or very important that Montana legislators eliminate or reduce the tax on Social Security benefits in Montana and 68% want property tax relief.
The majority of Montanans 45 and older are in favor of a state income tax exemption or reduction in tax rates for Social Security income, according to the latest “Vital Voices” survey from AARP Montana.
Since 2018, AARP Montana has offered a yearly essay contest scholarship, which celebrates tribal elders. AARP Montana has partnered with tribal colleges across the state to offer the "Honor Your Elders" scholarships. The students with the winning essay receive $1,000 to be used toward tuition and/or books for the academic year.