Heroes in Health: Full Program

The Alliance for Aging Research’s annual Heroes in Health celebration took place virtually on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this was the first year that the event was held online. This year’s theme was Heroes in Health: An Event to Celebrate Community, Strength and Healthy Aging. The celebration honored individuals for their contributions to advance the experience of aging and recognized those whose outstanding efforts have helped older Americans and those with underlying conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are pleased to consider the below 2020 honorees as our partners in healthy aging:

Claude Pepper Award for Advancing Healthy Aging: presented each year to a Democratic member of Congress who is leading the way for policies encouraging medical research, innovation, and care to benefit Americans as they grow older.
The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ)
United States House of Representatives

Distinguished Public Service Award: presented each year to a Republican member of Congress who is leading the way for policies encouraging medical research, innovation, and care to benefit Americans as they grow older.
The Honorable Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL)
United States House of Representatives

Silver Innovator Award: presented to an individual who anticipates and embraces the evolution of high quality research aligned with the needs of older patients.
Reverend Dr. Derrick C. DeWitt Sr.
Chief Financial Officer, Maryland Baptist Aged Home
Excellence in Leadership for Older Adults Award: presented to an individual who has illustrated outstanding leadership, initiative, and commitment to advancing the health of aging adults in their own community.
The Honorable Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.
62nd Governor of the State of Maryland
Daniel Perry Founder’s Award: presented to an individual who is helping to change the paradigm of how we view aging and well-being as we age.
Jack M. Guralnik, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Perennial Hero Award: presented each year to honor an older individual who is actively contributing to create positive societal change and serves as a role model for people of all ages.
Geri and Jim Taylor
Advocates for Alzheimer’s disease research, care, and patient support

Champion of Science Award: a new award for 2020, this is presented to an individual who has demonstrated courage and integrity in the pursuit of science that protects the lives of older adults and all Americans.
Anthony S. Fauci, M.D.
Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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