09/30/2026
Nominations & Applications Now Open! 2027 OAGE Awards Program
Nominations & Applications Now Open!
2027 OAGE Awards Program
Recognize Excellence. Support Future Leaders.
Celebrate Impact.
The Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE) is pleased to announce that nominations and applications are now being accepted for our 2027 awards program and the Pam Matura Student Travel Scholarship.
Each year, OAGE recognizes individuals whose dedication, leadership, scholarship, and service have advanced the field of aging and enriched the lives of older adults across Ohio and beyond. We also proudly support emerging professionals through student awards and scholarship opportunities.
Don't miss the opportunity to recognize a deserving colleague, mentor, student, or yourself!
Student Awards
OAGE Student Awards recognize outstanding student achievement, leadership, research, and commitment to the field of aging and gerontology.
Available Student Awards
- Arnedia Smith Best Undergraduate Paper
- Dr. Jerome Kaplan Outstanding Graduate Paper
- Ray Matura Best Conference Theme Paper
- Marc Molea Student Innovation Award
Application Deadline: January 29, 2027
Learn More & Apply:
Professional Awards
Help us celebrate professionals whose work is making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and advancing the field of aging.
Professional Award Categories Include:
- Researcher of the Year Award
- Educator of the Year Award
- Practitioner of the Year Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Nomination Deadline: November 30, 2026
View Professional Award Categories & Submit a Nomination:
Pam Matura Student Travel Scholarship
The Pam Matura Student Travel Scholarship provides financial assistance for students to attend the OAGE Annual Conference, helping future leaders engage with professionals, researchers, and educators in the field of aging.
Students are encouraged to apply for this valuable opportunity to support conference attendance and professional development.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
Apply for the Scholarship:
Why Nominate?
Behind every successful aging initiative, innovative program, groundbreaking research project, and impactful educational effort is someone whose dedication deserves recognition.
Take a few moments to acknowledge those who are shaping the future of aging and gerontology.
Submit a Nomination. Apply for an Award. Invest in the Next Generation.
Questions? For questions regarding the OAGE Awards program, contact Jessica Krok-Schoen, Awards Committee Chair, at jessica.schoen@osumc.edu