AARP VIRGINIA SEEKS 2020 ANDRUS AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE NOMINEES

Annual Award Recognizes Those Who Make a Powerful Difference in their Community

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RICHMOND – AARP Virginia is now accepting nominations for its 2020 Virginia Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Virginians age 50 and older who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

“Those who volunteer their time and talents to help others deserve to be recognized with AARP’s highest honor,” said AARP Virginia State Director Jim Dau. “AARP Virginia is privileged to be able to acknowledge those age 50+ who selflessly give of themselves.”

Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Virginia 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 the fall.

AARP Virginia 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. AmeriCorps VISTA and Senior Corps programs volunteers (Senior Companions, Foster Grandparents, RSVP, and Senior Demonstration Programs) are eligible.

· The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must reflect AARP’s vision and purpose.

· The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must be replicable and provide inspiration for others to volunteer.

· Couples or partners who perform service together are also eligible; however, teams are not eligible.

· This is not a posthumous award.

Please contact AARP Virginia Program Specialist Jessie Chambers for more information and a nomination form, or use the online form. The application deadline is August 1, 2020.

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 50 outstanding individuals and couples from around the country.

With more than 1 million members in Virginia, AARP is the largest organization working on behalf of people age 50+ and their families in the Commonwealth.

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AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With nearly 38 million members and offices in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and advocate for what matters most to families with a focus on health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.