Unleash the Power of Age in Your Community Challenge

People across our nation are
achieving remarkable things in later life. Many older adults are
experts in their fields, have years of valuable experience, and are
using that knowledge to improve the lives of others. The “Unleash the Power of Age in Your Community Challenge” is an opportunity to recognize
these individuals and share their stories with the public.

The Administration on Aging,
an agency of the U.S. Administration for Community Living, invites
organizations to celebrate the achievements of older Americans by
nominating a leader who is using his/her talents and expertise to make a
positive impact in his/her community or beyond.

 
Nominees must be at least 60 years
old and reside in a U.S. state or territory. Nominees should be actively
engaged and committed members of their communities. Their community
involvement (through work or volunteerism) must have a significant and
positive impact on the community. Nominees should be positive role
models who can inspire other older adults to continue to be active,
vital members of their communities.

Nominees can be volunteers or paid professionals and can be engaged in a diversity of activities.

Nominations must be
submitted electronically through Challenge.gov by 11:00 p.m. on April
22, 2013. Nominations must be made by representatives of a domestic,
private nonprofit or public entity, such as a state or local government,
an Indian tribal government or organization, faith-based organization,
community-based organization, hospital, or institution of higher
education. 

Nominations must include a) a recent photograph of the
nominee that is at least 430 x 300 pixels, and b) a 300- to 500-word
description of the nominee’s societal contribution. Where applicable,
nominations should also be accompanied by a video or photograph of the
nominee’s work (for example, a copy of a nominee’s original artwork or a
representation of his/her innovation, etc.).


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