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AARP’s commitment to volunteer service can be traced back to the life and vision of our founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. Each year, AARP honors the legacy of Dr. Andrus with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, our most prestigious and visible volunteer award. AARP recognizes 53 unique individuals, one, (sometimes two) 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 other to volunteer. Like Dr. Andrus, these winners have a desire to bring ideas and dreams to life. Their work and achievements have positive impact on the lives of many.

Connecticut’s 2007 Andrus Award winner is Maury Johnson, from Stratford, who has worked to enhance transportation opportunities in the state, helped create the AARP Connecticut Grandparents’ Taskforce and serves as chief trainer for AARP’s Driver Safety Program.

To nominate your candidate for the 2008 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, use this online application form. Nominations must be received by June 2, 2008.