On May 29th, Sound Generations proudly celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Inspire Positive Aging Awards Luncheon, a flagship event dedicated to honoring the incredible contributions of older adults across Western Washington. As a long-standing advocate for aging services, Sound Generations has worked for nearly 60 years to challenge ageism and combat the isolation faced by so many older adults.
The Inspire Positive Aging Awards were created to uplift and celebrate the diverse stories, contributions, and accomplishments of older adults, stories that often go untold. Sound Generations has been providing an afternoon of connection, celebration, and stories that challenge negative misconceptions about aging for nearly two decades.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary, we invite back over 500+ IPAA alumni. Past honorees have included cultural leaders, dedicated volunteers, activists, and artists who continue to create despite adversity. Events like this are needed more than ever.
“This event underscores our commitment to fostering a community where older adults are included while they help us redefine the aging journey,” said Brittany Blue, Chief Marketing & Philanthropy Officer.
The heart of the ceremony is celebrating the nominees, many of whom are nominated by friends and family. Often, nominees answer the phone with shock when they find out they were nominated. With nominations now open to all of Western Washington, this year’s submissions came from as far away as Port Angeles. Since its inception, the event has received between 25-55 nominations each year. This year marks a record-breaking milestone. We will celebrate the achievements of 63 new nominees, the largest nomination class to date, who have impacted their communities in extraordinary ways.
Though the festivities are joyous, the true spirit of the awards is the shared time between older adults in our lives and the people who love them.
Ready to join us? Learn more and register at https://soundgenerations.org/inspire/.