AARP and The Anthem Awards Introduce the Inaugural Empowerment Award
A first-ever Special Achievement honor celebrating projects that uplift individuals aged 50 and older. Find where your work fits below.
The Anthem Awards is thrilled to announce the inaugural Empowerment Award, sponsored by AARP!
A prestigious Special Achievement Award, this first-ever honor will recognize one outstanding project in the 5th Annual Anthem season that’s making a significant impact in supporting the 50+ community.
From enhancing well-being to encouraging inclusion and creating opportunities for older Americans to thrive, the new honor will toast innovative work making a profound difference.
“It’s such a joy and an honor to introduce the very first Empowerment Award in partnership with the Anthem Awards,” said Edna Kane Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer. “This award means something special—it’s about recognizing the real, on-the-ground work that’s lifting our 50+ community and reminding everyone that their voices, their stories, and their impact truly matter. At AARP, we continue to increase our support on issues that will enhance the lives of the 50 plus and their families. I’m excited to celebrate the people and projects that are making life better for our communities and beyond.”
AARP has long been at the forefront of advocating for older adults, pushing for meaningful social change and policies that promote well-being for the over 100 million Americans aged 50 and over. This award continues that legacy, amplifying the organization’s leadership in improving the lives of older adults nationwide.
As we look ahead, the Empowerment Award will serve as a catalyst for more teams to champion the needs of the 50+ generation, ensuring they are seen, heard, and valued in every corner of society.
Submissions for the award are open across all our current categories and cause areas. To put your work in the running, simply opt-in during the entry process to signify that you want to be considered. Once entries close, the AARP and Anthem teams will select the inaugural recipient.
The first-ever Winner of the Empowerment Award will be announced alongside all other Special Achievement winners in November. The recipient will be presented with the award live at the 5th Annual Anthem Awards Winners Celebration in NYC.
For your chance to win the Empowerment Award, sponsored by AARP, submit your work before the Early Entry Deadline on Friday, June 6 to take advantage of early pricing.
