2024 Andrus Awards

The 2024 Andrus Award for Community Service Nominees Recognizes Those Who Make a Powerful Difference in their Community

AARP Arkansas is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Andrus Award for Community Service. This award honors Arkansans 50-plus who are sharing their experiences, talents and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

“AARP Arkansas is excited to highlight Arkansans 50-plus who are investing their time and resources to improve their communities,” said Ashley McBride, AARP Arkansas State Director.

Nominations will be evaluated by a committee made up of AARP Arkansas staff and volunteers 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. The nomination form can be found here: aarp.org/AndrusAward.

AARP Arkansas Andrus Award for Community Service nominees must meet the following 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 refer to aarp.org/AndrusAward for further information and a nomination form. The application deadline is August 20.

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