Award Nomination
DEADLINE
All recommendations must be received before 5 p.m. on February 15, 2023.
Awards will be presented at the AGS Spring 2023 Conference.
Winners are encouraged to attend in person.
Awards
AGS Sister Pierre Vorster Award. Recipients, age 18 or older, demonstrate outstanding volunteer services o individuals who are 65 or older. This award will be presented to a selected individual with a $200.00 contribution to the recipient’s favorite charity that: a) serves persons who are aging or b) will help the award winner continue their important work.
AGS Elder Volunteer Award. Recipients must be 75 years or older and actively involved in providing volunteer services to a)individuals who are 65 or older or b) a group of younger individuals.
AGS Freshman Volunteer Award. Recipients are age 18 or younger and who are are actively involved in providing volunteer services to individuals who are 65 or older.
AGS Innovative Volunteer Group Award. Recipients must be 18 or older and actively provide unique or new volunteer services to individuals who are 65 or older.
AGS Intergenerational Volunteer or Group Award. Recipients, who may include all ages, exemplify the interdependence of different generations by actively providing volunteer services to individuals who are 65 or older.
Media Award. AGS offers this award to recognize an outstanding media contribution to further the understanding of aging in Arkansas and the mission of AGS.
Fellow Award. This award recognizes a professional who has been nominated by his or her peers for outstanding leadership, research, or service.