AARP Nebraska Seeks Nominees for the 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service

AARP Nebraska is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors a Nebraskan age 50-plus who shares their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their community and enhance the lives of its residents. Nominations may be submitted by members of the public at large, including AARP members and volunteers, as well as external organizations and groups.

“AARP Nebraska is excited to spotlight a remarkable community volunteer who is leveraging their life experiences to create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of those around them,” said Todd Stubbendieck, State Director for AARP Nebraska.

Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Nebraska's selection committee based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, reflected AARP’s mission and vision, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in early fall 2025 and presented with a $2500 check to be donated to a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization of their choice.

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

• Nominees must be 50 years of age 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 costs associated with the volunteer activity are eligible.
• The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which the nominations are based must be replicable and inspire others to serve.
• Partisan political achievements, accomplishments, or service may not be considered.
• Elected or appointed officials currently serving in office are not eligible.
• Candidates currently campaigning for an elected office are not eligible.
• Married couples or domestic partners who perform service together are eligible; however, teams are not.
• The recipient does not need to be an AARP volunteer or an AARP member.
• The recipient must live in the awarding state.
• 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.

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 outstanding individuals in nearly every state.

> Submit an AARP Nebraska Andrus Award nomination.

> View the AARP Andrus Award webpage for additional information.