AARP Maine’s Annual Meeting, which brings together members, volunteers, partners, and legislators from across the state, celebrates the year’s advocacy and outreach achievements on behalf of older adults in Maine, and recognizes winners of our annual awards. Each year, the venue of the Annual Meeting moves to a different part of the state and this year we will be in Bangor.
In addition to our three Annual Awards, AARP Maine is introducing a new award this year – A Champion in Aging Award. Details of all awards are listed below –
Andrus Award for Community Service – this award is AARP Maine’s most prestigious volunteer tribute which recognizes outstanding individuals age 50 and older who are sharing their experience, talents and skills to enrich the lives of others.
Steadfast Advocate Award – this award recognizes a volunteer who has demonstrated steadfast commitment to the betterment of the lives of older Mainers through advocacy.
Beacon Community Award – this award recognizes a town in Maine that is working creatively and relentlessly to help it community become livable and age-friendly for all, and especially for older residents.
Champion in Aging Award – this award recognizes a Maine-based non-profit organization that is providing necessary services to older adults through innovation and collaboration even if the primary mission of the organization is not exclusive to older adults.
Our keynote speaker this year will be Maine Senate President, Troy Jackson, and he will speak to issues of high interest to those over 50 in the coming legislative session, and he will share thoughts on how volunteer advocates can better engage with legislators on issues of importance to older adults, especially with an eye toward bipartisanship.
Please register today to save your spot as space is limited (agenda and further details will be sent to all who register) ,
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