This award, named for an architect of the field of gerontological education, is given by AGHE each year to an individual or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of gerontology and geriatrics education. The awardee becomes an honorary Fellow of the Association and delivers a major address at the Annual Conference of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. This address is publicized in many outlets. The interest from this fund covers the expenses associated with providing the annual award.
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Checks should be made payable to AGHE and sent to the AGHE office along with a note indicating that the contribution is for the Tibbitts Fund.