2010 
Recognizing Excellence in the Field of Aging
The ASA Hall of Fame Award
The ASA Hall of Fame Award is presented to an individual age 65 or older who has, through lifetime advocacy and leadership, enhanced the lives of older adults. Endowed by The Atlantic Philanthropies.
Call for Nominations
Deadline for Submissions: Extended to November 12, 2009
Please read the information below carefully before submitting nominations.
PURPOSE
The ASA Hall of Fame Award is presented annually by the American Society on Aging to an individual who has made significant contributions toward improving the lives of older adults. The award is designed to:
- Recognize an older person who, through her or his advocacy efforts, has demonstrated leadership on the national, regional or local level to improve the lives of older adults.
- Recognize the abilities and contributions of people ages 65 and over to society as a whole.
- Encourage advocacy efforts among older adults.
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ELIGIBILITY
Any individual who is 65 or over may be nominated. Nominations may be made by ASA members, friends and staff.
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CRITERIA
Nominees will be judged on the basis of:
- Demonstrated leadership in the field of aging.
- Demonstrated leadership and contributions to improving the well-being of older adults through national, state or local advocacy efforts, including community organizing, legislative advocacy and public education.
- Contributions to ASA through service on the Board of Directors, on committees and in other leadership roles will be considered but are not required.
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MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED
Please submit the following:
- A completed nomination form.
- A brief statement (maximum 500 words), attached to online nomination form, detailing how the nominee meets the criteria for the award.
- Biography or CV of nominee.
- Letter of recommendation.
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RECOGNITION
The ASA Hall of Fame Award will be presented at the 2010 Aging in America Conference, to be held in Chicago IL, March 15-19, 2010.
Winners receive the following:
- $1,000 cash prize
- A program profile included in the Conference program, which will be distributed to 3,500 attendees and posted on the ASA website.
- Recognition by peers at an awards presentation.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
For additional information, please contact:
Nancy Decia
Coordinator, Education & Training
American Society on Aging
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 1450
San Francisco, CA 94105-2938
Phone: 415-974-9610
Fax: (415) 974-0300
E-mail: awards@asaging.org
