Frequently Asked Questions

Who enters the National Mature Media Awards?

Hundreds of local/state organizations, including Area Agencies on Aging, senior centers, retirement housing organizations, writers and publishers, as well national organizations such as AARP, Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans, Mayo Clinic, the National Institute on Aging and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Click here to view a list of last year's winners.

How are the entries judged?

Entries will be judged by Division and Category. Using a rating scale of 1 to 100, a panel of national mature market experts will judge the entries based on format, content, creativity, relevance and overall quality. Judges’ scores will be totalled and averaged. Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Merit certificates will be awarded by Division and Category based on these averaged scores.

Not all entries receive awards—only entries that receive a minimum point score for a Gold, Silver, Bronze or Merit award receive prizes. All judges' decisions are final.

What do I receive if I win an award?

All 2010 award winners will receive a colorful awards certificate, Web site listing, overall winners list, national publicity, and a one-year license to use the awards program logo for promotional use.

What's new for the 2010 awards?

This year we have added a new category for mature work and retirement entries. We have also created new categories within the Community Organizations and Media divisions to  separately recognize Local/State winners and National winners.

I have a Web site, but I don't see any category. Is there recognition for Web sites that reach
older adults?

Yes, but in a separate awards program. Please visit agingawards.com for details on our New Product & Technology Awards, which annually recognizes the world’s best technologies, products and services for older adults and their families.

I may be interested in serving as a judge. How do I apply?

You may fill out our judge application here.

Who organizes the National Mature Media Awards?

The Mature Media Awards is organized by the Mature Market Resource Center, a national clearinghouse for the older adult market.

Do you know of any other awards programs that I might be interested in entering?

Yes. We also organize the New Product & Technology Awards, which annually recognizes the world’s best technologies, products and services for older adults and their families. You may also be interested in the National Health Information Awards and the Web Health Awards.

Who can I contact if I have more questions?

For additional questions, click here or call us at 1-800-828-8225, weekdays 8-5
Central time.