Annual Award Recognizes Volunteers 50+ Who Make a  Powerful Difference in Their Community

AARP Maine is seeking nominations for its 2026 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors individuals 50 and over who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of others in their community. The annual award is named after AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, who founded AARP in 1958 at the age of 73. The nomination deadline is July 15, 2026.

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