GSA - M. Powell Lawton Award

Organization: Gerontological Society of America

The M. Powell Lawton Award, sponsored by Polisher Research Institute, is presented annually to an individual to honor contributions from applied gerontological research that have benefited older people and their care. The Lawton Awardee presents a lecture at the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting the following year. The award recognizes significant contributions in gerontology that led to innovations in gerontological treatment, practice or service, prevention, amelioration of symptoms or barriers. Public policy changes that led to improvement in the lives of older persons are also eligible.