Applied Gerontologist Award

Nomination Form

Download the Applied Gerontologist Award Nomination Form

Description

This award is given to SGS members in the fields of applied gerontology in the South.  Award winners have a sustained record of leadership in the field of aging, are recognized in their fields, and generally, have positively impacted the quality of life of older persons through developing innovative programs such as applications of findings/approaches to research, education, management or services delivery (with emphasis on application).

Criteria

GENERAL CRITERIA (Must be completed for all nominations)

  • Nominees for the Applied Gerontologist must be a member of SGS.
  • Nominee must have demonstrated evidence of significant service to SGS.
  • Nominee must have demonstrated evidence of significant contribution to the field of aging and the development of gerontology in the South.
  • Three letters of support must be provided.

SPECIFIC CRITERIA (Applied Gerontologist Award)

  • Nominee must have a sustained record of leadership in the field of aging as evidenced by position(s) of paid employment and/or organizational involvement (e.g. appointed or elected positions in related local, state or regional organizations).
  • Nominee must demonstrate recognition in the field, as evidenced by awards conferred by related organizations.
  • Nominee must have demonstrated development of innovative programs such as applications of findings/approaches to research, education, management or services delivery (with emphasis on application).
  • Nominee must have shown evidence of presentations to community organizations.
  • Nominee must have demonstrated having impact on the quality of life of older persons (e.g. training others for leadership, advocacy, etc.)

Past Winners

1985 – Margaret Lynn Duggar
1986 – Paul E. Wilson
1987 – Dexter L. Burley
1988 – Kay H. Hind
1990 – Paul D. Cotton
1993 – Thelma E. Bland
1994 – William S. Massey
1995 – Mary Anne Hilker
1996 – Curtis B. Clark
1997 – John Skirven
1998 – Gloria Anderson Ducker
1999 – Carolyn Graves Ferguson
2000 – Betty H. Wiser
2001 – Sue Maxwell
2002 – Mary Anne Hilker
2003 – Harry Baldwin
2004 – Jan Kauffman
2005 – Carol Colleran
2006 – E. Douglas Beach
2007 – Maureen Kelly
2008 – Maria Greene
2009 – Joyce Varner
2010 – Ruth G. Garrett
2011 – Luci Bearon