2009 Andrus Award Gala
AARP President Jennie Chin Hansen and AARP CEO Barry Rand are proud to present the 2009 Andrus Awards to acclaimed television pioneer Norman Lear.
The event will occur during AARP Presents Vegas@50+ | National Event & Expo. AARP is honoring Norman Lear for his remarkable record of achievement in television, filmmaking, philanthropy, political and social activism. He is one of the most influential individuals in the history of U.S. television creating "All in the Family," "Sanford & Son," "Maude," "Good Times" and many more ground breaking programs. Additionally, with the "Declaration of Independence" and "Declare Yourself" to founding "People For the American Way," AARP is pleased to honor Norman Lear for a lifetime of dedication, vision and commitment to service.
During the same gala evening, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences will present AARP with its prestigious Trustees Award for its leadership in communication through print, television and web innovation.
AARP, Inc.
Founded in 1958, AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50 and over improve the quality of their lives.
AARP has grown to 40 million members and has offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
As the nation’s largest membership organization for people 50+, AARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50.
For more than 50 years, AARP has been serving its members and creating positive social change.