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PORTLAND — AARP Maine is seeking nominations for its 2022 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors those individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of others in their community. This is not a posthumous award.
The annual award is named after Ethel Percy Andrus, who founded AARP in 1958 at the age of 73.
The application deadline is Aug. 1.
“Older Mainers already understand the value of giving back and enhancing their communities,” said Noël Bonam, AARP Maine state director. “Many remain actively involved locally, putting to use their experience and wisdom. They realize that volunteerism fulfills this need and the desire to help others. Through this recognition, AARP Maine encourages members and prospective members to use their skills and talents as a way to remain vital as well as make a difference in their community.”
Nominee screening will be by a panel of AARP staff and volunteers. It includes review of a range of criteria, including each nominee’s positive impact on their community and the lives of individuals age 50 and over.
Carl Bucciantini, AARP Maine volunteer state president, and last year’s Andrus winner with his wife, Joyce, said, “The AARP Maine Andrus Award acts as a symbol to our members and to the public that we can all work together for positive social change. AARP makes things better for society and has long valued the spirit of volunteerism and the important contributions AARP volunteers make to their communities and neighbors.”
Couples who perform service together are eligible, but groups are not. Nominees do not have to be a member of AARP. They must:
• Be 50 or older
• Achievements, accomplishments or service on which nominations are based must have been performed as a volunteer, without pay
• Achievements, accomplishments or service on which the nominations are based must reflect AARP’s vision and mission
• Live in Maine.
For nomination forms, and more information, visit www.aarp.org/me.
