AARP To Recognize 50 Oklahomans Over 50

To celebrate its 50th Anniversary, AARP, in partnership with KOCO-TV, will recognize 50 Oklahomans over the age of 50 who have made a difference in the lives of others or an Oklahoma town or community.

Nominations are being accepted via e-mail or regular mail now through August 8th. Honorees must be living and do not have to be a member of AARP, according to Craig Davis, Associate State Director.

"We are looking for Oklahomans who possess the indelible spirit of our founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, a pioneering educator, activist and community leader who continues to inspire our association to make a positive difference in lives of others," Davis said. "As we planned ways to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of AARP, we realized that honoring those who make a difference in the lives of others is a fitting tribute to Dr. Andrus."

Andrus is quoted as saying: "The human contribution is the essential ingredient. It is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live."

Honorees will be recognized at a State Capitol reception scheduled for August 26th, he said.

To make a nomination:

In 250 words or less, describe how the person nominated has made a difference in the lives of Oklahomans or an Oklahoma town or community. Please include the full contact information of both the person nominated and the person making the nomination. Fill out this form or mail to: 50 Over 50, 126 North Bryant, Edmond, OK 73034.

Winners must be over the age of 50 and live in Oklahoma or be a native Oklahoman who has done something to benefit an Oklahoma town or community. Winners must not be deceased. Winners need not be members of AARP. Selection of the winners will be determined solely at the discretion of an AARP committee. There is no cash award for this honor.

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, published bimonthly; AARP Bulletin, our monthly newspaper; AARP Segunda Juventud, our bimonthly magazine in Spanish and English; NRTA Live & Learn, our quarterly newsletter for 50+ educators; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.