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Sound Generations’ Inspire Positive Aging Awards nominations open

MSW community- consider nominating an older adult who has made an impact in your life. Award recipients each receive a gift card. Commence forwarded message:

Do you have an older adult in your life who you’ve learned from? Who’s inspired you? Who’s changed your idea of what aging looks like? Nominate them for an Inspire Positive Aging Award!  

My name is Kaitlyn and I’m the Mission Engagement Associate with Sound Generations, a comprehensive nonprofit organization that serves older adults, adults with disabilities, and those who care for them throughout King County.   

We are currently accepting nominations for our 2025 Inspire Positive Aging Awards (IPAA), and we want to hear from you! When you nominate an older adult for an IPAA, you give them an opportunity to be recognized and celebrated for the work they do within their communities. 

Sound Generations will recognize recipients in the following six categories:  

  • Advocacy + Activism – Recognize someone committed to advancing his or her community through positive change.  
  • Community Service – Express your gratitude for someone who contributes time and energy to helping others.  
  • Health + Wellness – Celebrate someone who promotes healthy living and inspires you to do the same.  
  • Intergenerational Impact – Acknowledge the contributions of someone who works to improve the lives of people of all ages.  
  • Lifelong Learning – Show your appreciation for someone who inspires you to broaden your horizons.  
  • Defining Inspiration – Recognize a single person whose attributes have touched and inspired you in a unique way.   

How to nominate  

You may visit our website to learn more about the process and past nominations. Then select Nominate: 

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For the first time in event history, nominations are open to all adults 60+ years old living in Western Washington (anywhere west of the Cascade Mountains). Nominations are due by March 12th . Each award recipient will receive a $200 Visa gift card, and their nominators will receive a $50 Visa gift card! All nominees will be celebrated at the 20th Annual Inspire Positive Aging Awards luncheon on May 29th and all nominees will be given complimentary entry for themselves and a guest.      We’ve also attached a flyer to share with your community, we are excited to connect with you and look forward to receiving your nominations!

Questions can be directed to Kaitlyn Redwood at kaitlyn.redwood@soundgenerations.org

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