AARP Seeks 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service Nominees

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AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Oklahoma Andrus Award for Community Service. The award honors 50-plus Oklahomans who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members through Aug. 1.


“AARP Oklahoma is excited to shine a light on Oklahomans who are using their knowledge to make a difference in the lives around them,” said Sean Voskuhl, AARP Oklahoma state director.

The AARP Oklahoma team will evaluate nominations based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, reflected AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in early fall.

AARP Oklahoma Andrus Award for Community Service nominees must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Nominees 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 who receive small stipends to cover the costs associated with their 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 inspire 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. 

Nominations are accepted at aarp.org/AndrusAward. For more information, visit AARP Oklahoma Andrus Award Guidelines or contact AARP Oklahoma Sr. Associate State Director Outreach Mashell Sourjohn at 405-757-8600 or msourjohn@aarp.org. The application deadline is August 1.