Vermont Business Magazine Colchester-based Age Well is thrilled to announce that it has received the Distinguished Alumni Service Award from Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California, which honors alumni who have achieved recognition for their philanthropic or volunteer service to the university and to society. The Distinguished Alumni Award 2024 Recipient is Jeffrey Mbarushimana, DrPH(c), MHA, LSSMBB, ACHE, Age Well’s Director of Resource Navigation.
As a graduate student at the University, Jeffrey has been sharing news and information with his doctoral advisors and professors at the university, regarding the work that Age Well does. They have done their own research about Age Well and at their recent Public Health Service Appreciation Reception, honored the organization with a Distinguished Service Award.
Chris Moldovan, Age Well’s Director of Nutrition & Wellness, traveled to Claremont University in July to receive this prestigious award on Jeffrey’s behalf.
“This week has been incredibly joyous for me to see the impact Age Well’s work has had on my school,” said Jeffrey. “I want to extend my heartfelt thank you to Chris for attending the Public Health Service Appreciation Reception and for graciously accepting the Distinguished Service Award on my behalf. Your presence and networking efforts are greatly appreciated, and I am glad that others are able to see what Age Well is doing.”
“This is such a fantastic connection as we think about our goal to advance our workforce ‘pipeline’ may be stronger through these affiliations. Thank you to Chris for representing Age Well so professionally and to Jeffrey for making this new connection possible- we are so grateful,” said Jane Catton, Age Well CEO.
Claremont Graduate University’s Office of Alumni Engagement honors the university’s most extraordinary alumni with two prestigious annual awards. The Distinguished Alumni Award is bestowed upon CGU graduates who have made extraordinary contributions in their academic or professional fields. The Distinguished Alumni Service Award honors CGU alumni who have achieved recognition for their philanthropic or volunteer service to the university and to society. Each year, prior to commencement, the award recipients are invited to an awards ceremony at the President’s house.
“I was honored to accept this award on behalf of Jeffrey and our organization,” said Chris Moldovan, Age Well Director of Nutrition & Wellness. “It was inspiring to see the many achievements of service recognized and to be included among those celebrated.”
About Age Well
Age Well is a nonprofit organization that has served Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties since 1974 as a member of Vermont's Area Agencies on Aging. Age Well provides services and support to allow Older Adults to stay independent, and remain healthy at home, where they want to be. Age Well integrates community resources, health services, and wellness programs to enhance and improve quality of life and reduces barriers by providing access to healthy meals, care, and community resources.
Delivered by staff members and 1,000+ volunteers, services are designed to meet the diverse needs of clients, their families, and caregivers. Age Well does not charge for services provided. To learn more about Age Well visit: agewellvt.org or call the Helpline at 1-800-642-5119.
Source: 8.6.2024. Age Well. 875 Roosevelt Hwy, Ste. 210, Colchester, VT 05446
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