AARP Oklahoma is accepting nominations for the 17th annual AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors which celebrates up to 50 Native American elders who have positively impacted our country, state, communities and Indian Country. Nominees for the AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Nominees must be age 50 or older
The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which the nominations are based must reflect AARP's vision and purpose (see below)*
Must be a citizen of an Oklahoma tribal nation
Candidates currently campaigning for an elected office are not eligible
The recipient does not need to be an AARP volunteer or an AARP member
AARP staff members are not eligible
Must be living at the time of nomination. This is not a posthumous award
Previous selected honorees are not eligible
*AARP’s Vision: A society in which everyone ages with dignity and purpose and in which AARP helps people fulfill their goals and dreams
Nomination is open until March 31st, 2025, at 12:00 AM. For full contest rules, please visit