The Administrative Leadership Honor honors administrators on AGHE member campuses who have made exceptional efforts in support of gerontology and/or geriatrics education. Recipient(s) receive a personalized certificate at the AGHE Business Meeting at the GSA Annual Meeting.

Recipient(s) receive a framed certificate at the AGHE Breakfast at the GSA Annual Meeting. This is an honor rather than a competitive award. Those nominated are not required to attend the GSA Annual Meeting.

Submission Period: Summer 2025

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Nominees should be administrators above the level of everyday program operation, such as Deans, Provosts, or Presidents.
  • Such individuals must have 'gone the extra mile' to support gerontology and/or geriatrics education on campus.
  • Affiliated with an AGHE institution or GSA member with AGHE designated as a primary or secondary section.

Required Nomination Packet Materials:

A single nomination letter signed by at least 3 supporters that should include the following:

  • Outline of administrative efforts preformed by the nominee that supported gerontology at nominees institution.
  • Outline of accomplishments that have been attained by the department/program and/or across the institution in gerontology/geriatrics as a results of the nominee's support.
  • A current Curriculum Vitae or Resume with information relevant to the award highlighted.

Nature of the Award

The recipient receives a framed certificate and is recognized during the AGHE Business Meeting of the GSA Annual Meeting.

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