Recognize a Volunteer in Your Community!

Nominate an exceptional volunteer for California’s 2023 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service

Do you know an extraordinary volunteer age 50 or older who deserves recognition?

AARP California is seeking nominations for the 2023 Andrus Award for Community Service. This is the association's most prestigious volunteer award that recognizes outstanding individuals who are sharing their experience, talents, and skills to enrich the lives of others. It is presented annually to a California volunteer, age 50 or older, that embodies the principles of AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, who believed in the power of ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

California’s 2023 Andrus Award for Community Service recipient will be presented with the award and a $1,000 check made out to the non-profit of their choice. Review the eligibility guidelines and submit your online nomination HERE. The NEW deadline for the California Andrus Awards for Community Service nominations is August 18, 2023.

Please note that each state has their own nomination timeline. The California nomination period is May 1, 2023 through August 18, 2023.