BISMARCK, N.D. (AARP) – AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2023 North Dakota Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ North Dakotans who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

The application deadline is July 15, 2023.

“AARP North Dakota is excited to shine a light on 50+ North Dakotans who are using what they’ve learned in life to make a difference in the lives around them,” said Josh Askvig, AARP-ND State Director.

Nominations will be evaluated by AARP North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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.

For more information on the award and to find a nomination form go to aarp.org/AndrusAward.

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, including Michael Matteson of Garrison, N.D.

For more information contact: Doreen Riedman, Community Outreach Director 701-220-3833 driedman@aarp.org