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 A Legacy of Service, A Committment to Others

In recognition of his tireless work on behalf of his community, the Commonwealth of Kentucky and AARP, William (Bill) H. Harned is the receipent of AARP Kentucky's 2009 Andrus Award for Community Service.

 AARP’s commitment to volunteer service can be traced back to the life and vision of our founder, Dr.Ethel Percy Andrus. From the beginning, her motto, “To serve, not to be served,” has shaped our community service efforts at the national, state, and local levels. Each year, AARP honors the legacy of Dr. Andrus with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, our most prestigious and visible volunteer award.

The 2009 Andrus Award for Community Service recognizes unique individuals, one from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, who have demonstrated the power to make it better in their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP’s mission, vision and commitment to volunteer service, and that inspire others to volunteer.

Bill’s service includes citizen advocacy on state and federal issues, protecting andeducating consumers from financial fraud, supporting retired educators, grandparents raising grandchildren, and fighting budget cuts to long term care initiatives supporting home and community-based services. His leadership is especially recognized for defending Medicare and Medicaid recipients. Most recently, Governor Steve Beshear appointed Bill to serve on the Consumer Advisory Council.