AARP Wyoming Seeks Nominees For Community Service Award

CHEYENNE - AARP Wyoming is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Wyomingites who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. The nomination period is open now through June 30, and the winner will be honored at the AARP Wyoming Volunteer Summit in Laramie on Oct. 1.

The AARP Andrus Award for Community Service is an annual award program that honors individuals whose service is a unique and valuable contribution to society. Last year, AARP recognized 49 outstanding individuals and couples from around the country.

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“The Andrus Award is our highest honor, and our nomination period has seen Wyoming introduce us to some very high-level individuals who are making their communities a better place for all,” said AARP Wyoming’s Jennifer Baier. “AARP Wyoming is excited to shine a light on 50+ Wyomingites who are using what they’ve learned in life to make a difference in the lives around them.”

To nominate your favorite volunteer, simply click here and fill out the form.

AARP Wyoming will receive the nominations and pare the list down to three finalists. Short videos highlighting the efforts of the three finalists will be produced to introduce them to voters. A public vote will then be conducted by counting the likes, shares, and comments for each video on AARP Wyoming’s Facebook page. AARP Wyoming will also share a link where the public can vote for their favorite candidate.

About the Award

The Andrus Award is named for AARP Founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus and is AARP’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award. It recognizes individuals who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP’s purpose, vision, and commitment to volunteer service, and that inspire others to volunteer.

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. Volunteers receiving small stipends to cover the costs associated with the volunteer activity 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.
• Partisan political achievements, accomplishments or service may not be considered.
• Couples or partners who perform service together are also eligible; however, teams are not eligible.
• Previous Andrus Award recipients are not eligible.
• Volunteers serving on the Andrus Award selection committee are not eligible.
• AARP staff members are not eligible.
• This is not a posthumous award.

Please contact AARP Wyoming and Jennifer Baier (jbaier@aarp.org) for further information and a nomination form. The application deadline is June 30.