Native American Elder Honors

The AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors celebrates Native American elders who positively impacted their community, family, tribal nation, and nation. This honor celebrates a lifetime of service by distinguished Native American elders who exhibit a love of family, dedication to culture, and respect for all people.

Nominations are open for the 16th annual AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors, which celebrates 50 Native American elders who have positively impacted our country, state, communities and Indian Country.

The AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors celebration will occur in the fall of 2024. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2024.

- The nominee must be an enrolled member of one of Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations and age 50-plus.
- Nominees should demonstrate leadership and will be selected based on impactful contributions to their community, tribal nation and country.
- Only complete applications will be considered.
- Nominees do not have to be AARP members.
- AARP Oklahoma will select the honorees.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION FOR THE 2024 NATIVE AMERICAN ELDER HONORS

Since 2009, the annual event, previously known as AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder Honors, has recognized more than 700 elders from Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations. AARP Oklahoma state director Sean Voskuhl said, “AARP Oklahoma seeks to recognize elders who embody AARP’s mission and vision and inspire others to serve. We honor Native American elders who positively impact their communities.”

For more information or questions, contact Mashell Sourjohn at 405-715-4474 or msourjohn@aarp.org.