Submission for Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging Award Program

What is the BHCAA Award?

EPA's Aging Initiative announces the 2nd annual Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging Awards program. The awards recognize outstanding community planning and strategies that support active aging. Communities will be recognized in two award categories—the Achievement Award and the Commitment Award.

Who can apply for the awards?

Applicants must be public sector entities in the United States and coordinate with their local Area Agency on Aging. Public sector entities include all levels of elected governments, from city councils to state legislatures and their subdivisions, such as planning departments and other executive branch divisions.

When are applications due?

Applications are due September 12, 2008. Applications, award guidelines and entry rules can be found at www.epa.gov/aging/bhc/awards.

When will winners be announced?

Winners will be announced in the spring of 2009.

What types of organizations/communities have won the award in the previous year?

  Information on previous winners can be found HERE

     

   For more information…

EPA Aging Initiative
www.epa.gov/aging
Please submit questions to
aging.info@epa.gov