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Wellspring Awards
Connecticut is a wellspring of ideas and innovations on how to foster aging, dementia and disability inclusivity. How does YOUR community inspire others throughout the state?
The Wellspring Awards honor Connecticut-specific, community-based projects, initiatives and policies implemented within the past five years and/or with ongoing, meaningful, relevant community impact. Strong nominations promote aging, dementia, or disability inclusivity; integrate the voices of individuals with lived experience; and have long-term, systemic community impact going beyond provision of individual services and supports.
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2023 Award Winners
We honored four winners at our Sharing and Celebration Summit at the State Capitol on April 26, 2023.
Age-Friendly Glastonbury
For their community-wide effort to address the diverse and evolving needs of community members of all ages, especially in relation to infrastructure, outdoor spaces, and housing.
Thrive55+ Active Living Center, Groton
For their work toward adopting a new, age-positive branding identity and for their inclusion efforts for individuals with dementia or socialization issues.
Dementia-Friendly Southington
For their comprehensive effort to support people experiencing cognitive change, especially through training of municipal staff and community partners.
Central Connecticut State University
For their work to disrupt ageism and to promote lifelong learning and intergenerational connection, including becoming the first Connecticut university to join the Age-Friendly University Global Network.
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Download Our Resource Guide
Our third municipal resource guide highlights the winners of our 2023 Wellspring Awards. Download the guide to learn more about what inspired these initiatives, how they were brought to life, and the partners and stakeholders who contributed to each project.
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