Madeline Parsons of Reno Named 2006 Andrus Award Winner

Source: AARP.org | September 14, 2006

AARP congratulates the Nevada winner of the 2006 Andrus Award for Community Service Madeline Parsons!

AARP was founded in 1958 by Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. Today, the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, established in her name, recognizes outstanding AARP volunteers and members who are making a powerful difference in their communities in ways that support AARP's mission, vision and strategic direction and that inspire others to volunteer. The award was created in 2002 and each year honors one individual from each state as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

The selection of each state's award recipient is made by an award selection team from each AARP State Office and is based upon the following criteria:

• Nominees must be current AARP volunteers or AARP members; or must have been AARP volunteers or members within the time period defined for each year's award.
• The accomplishments, achievements, or service on which the nomination is based must have occurred during the twelve-month time period defined for the award.
• The accomplishments, achievements, or service on which the nomination is based must have been performed on a volunteer basis, without pay.

An inspiration to others, Madeline's association with volunteerism and AARP has been life-long. Learn more about Madeline Parsons' history of community service and involvement.

The annual nomination process for the Andrus Award for Community Service usually opens in April and runs through June.

For more information about the Andrus Award for Community Service and the nomination process, contact Maria Dent, (702)938-3238.