We have written several articles here about ageism.
It seems that most people under age 50 don't seem to even realize it
exists, let alone the fact that it is a very real problem with its own
unique issues. There are however, a few organizations that make people
more aware of the benefits of an aging population by rewarding older
citizens for their contributions to society.
One of these is called Civic Ventures and since 2006 has awarded the Purpose Prize:
"Five $100,000 investments and ten $10,000 investments in exceptional
individuals who are defying expectations by channeling their creativity
and talent to address critical social problems at the local, regional,
or national level.
The winners are effective and action-oriented innovators who have
launched this work after their 50th birthday. They work in nonprofits,
government, or for-profit organizations devoted to tackling the hardest
challenges of our time: homelessness, social justice and human rights,
violence, poverty and hunger, health, education, and the environment,
to name a few."
You can see the qualifications and nominate someone by clicking below.