2026 Aging Impact Award Nomination Form

2026 Aging Impact Award Nomination Form

Know a business or community organization going above and beyond their daily services to be age friendly? Nominate today for an Aging Impact Award! You can also nominate yourself!
What is the goal?
- Strengthen the network of public and private businesses responding to the needs of older adults in the community.
- Recognize those public and private businesses that are going “above and beyond” to provide a quality service for older adults and people with disabilities.
- Reach toward an Age Friendly Minnesota
Who is eligible?
- Business or community organization in the 7-county Arrowhead Region (Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, St. Louis)
- The Business or Community Organization positively impacts older adults.
- The Business or Community Organization is responding to the needs of older adults in the community by:
  - Providing an innovative service or experience that goes above and beyond day-to-day operations.
  - Adapting or making improvements to their physical space, hiring practices, training, customer experience, and/or marketing toward older adults.
  - Other creative ways in which they respond to the needs of older adults and stand out in their community.
- Organizations receiving Title III Older American’s Act funding from the Area Agency on Aging are not eligible.
Examples of previous award winners include:
- Canelake’s Candies in Virginia for creating a nostalgic community space for people of all ages to enjoy. They found and reinstalled the soda fountain, created a 'museum' area, and brought back the look of the historic store, all while creating a space that's accessible. They offer tours to school groups and adults to take part in candy making and learning about the history.
- Gale Gagnier, Death Doula in International Falls, a retired RN, offering “Final Wishes” program, providing needed services and offering both emotional and physical support to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and to their caregivers.
- Premier Theaters, Cloquet for partnership in offering space to Volunteer Services of Carlton County’s Memory Cafe participants
- Ely Historic State Theatre, Ely for their restoration project: fully zero-entry, providing designated accessible seats and spaces, wide aisles and handrails, and accessible lowered counters. They offer $5 matinees and running the occasional classics for free, and staff will assist with transfers, be it from the car outside or from a wheelchair to the comfy seats. They even deliver concession treats to your seat!
Nominations will be accepted through November 13th, and nominees will be notified of the results in early December. With questions, email jlanger@ardc.org, or call 218-529-7520.
Date of nomination submission

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Nominee Information

Contact information for the business/organization that is being nominated for the Aging Impact Award
Business/Organization being nominated
Contact Person for Business/Organization

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Business/Organization Address

Street Address

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Postal / Zip Code
Nominator's Information

Contact information for the person submitting the nomination
Your Name

First NameLast Name
Your Business/Organization or Community Affiliation
Your Email
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Your Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Relation to Nominee
Nomination Questionnaire
Please tell us a little about this business. To your knowledge, what services or products do they offer? Who is their target market and/or customer base?
To your knowledge, does this business/organization receive funding from the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging? (If yes, they are ineligible for this award)
In what ways has the business or organization made accommodations or “gone the extra mile” to meet the needs and wants of older adults? (Check all that apply)
Other
In your own words, tell us why you are nominating the above business/organization to receive an Aging Impact Award and describe what they’re doing to positively impact older adults in the Arrowhead Region.
Feel free to attach additional pages or documents to tell the story of this business or organization.

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2026 Aging Impact Award Nomination Form

Nominee Information

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Nomination Questionnaire