Call for Nominations: AARP Andrus Award for Community Service
By: Source: AARP.org Date Posted: 2004-05-11 15:49:00-04:00
AARP Oregon is seeking nominations for the 2004 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, AARP's most prestigious volunteer award. The award honors outstanding AARP volunteers who are making a unique and valuable contribution to their communities.
"The award is one way that we recognize our members for the contributions they make to their communities through volunteer service," said Jane Sharp, AARP Oregon state president. "Through this recognition, AARP encourages members and all Oregonians to use their experience, talent and skills for the benefit of their communities."
Sharp noted that AARP volunteers include those who are retired and those who are still working. Sharp said that almost half of all AARP members are still in the workplace, either full-time or part-time. There are 465,000 AARP members in Oregon.
Beverely Thomas of Springfield received the award in 2003. Her many contributions as a volunteer include 10 years as the state coordinator for the AARP Driver Safety Program and 60 years as an active Red Cross volunteer. Don Van Dusen of Bend received the first Andrus Award in 2002 for building wheelchair ramps for more than 100 people who otherwise would have been severely restricted to their homes.
Eligibility Requirements
AARP Andrus Award for Community Service nominees must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Nominees must be current AARP volunteers or members or must have been AARP volunteers or members within the time period described below. Beginning this year, couples are eligible.
- The accomplishments, achievements or service on which the nomination is based must have occurred during the period January 1 to December 31, 2003.
- The accomplishments, achievements or service on which the nomination is based must have been performed on a volunteer basis, without pay.
Nominations for the award may be made by any individual or organization and will be accepted through June 30. AARP Oregon officials, volunteers and community leaders make up the selection committee. Announcement of the AARP Oregon award recipient will be made after September 1.
The award recipient will receive a plaque and be recognized in AARP publications and at events. All nominees will receive a recognition pin.
For a nomination form or for more information, email AARP Oregon or call toll-free1-866-554-5360.
Other Resources
- AARP Andrus Award for Community Service
- About the Award
- Online nomination form
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