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.
A rich online roster of events from AARP Montana continues to grow as a vibrant way for people to engage, learn and have fun while easing social isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.
AARP Montana will host Montana’s Senior Medicare Patrol Program Manager, Renee Labrie Shanks who will share information on the many scams in Montana designed to steal your identity or cheat your medical insurance. This interactive telephone town hall encourages listener questions is a great way to get current info on active scams in the state.
We have received reports of a new COVID-19 vaccine email scam where people are asked to complete a survey. They offer a free reward but ask people to pay a nominal fee “to cover shipping.”