Sage Awards

Call for 2025 Sage Awards Nominations

The Sage Awards, presented each year since 1991, are given to mature adults who have made outstanding contributions to Middle Tennessee through a lifelong commitment to working to improve the quality of life in their communities.  

We also recognize one organization (for-profit, non-profit, or government agency) that has significantly and positively impacted the lives of older adults in Middle Tennessee.

Do you know a person, couple, or organization that should be recognized with a Sage Award?

For a list of all the past Sage Awards Recipients, click here.

 

Criteria for individual nominations:

  • Nominees may be either active or retired professionals or community volunteers aged 60 or older

  • Nominees must reside in AgeWell's 13-county service area in Middle Tennessee (Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson & Wilson)

  • The individual/couple is aware of the nomination and is willing to accept the award if selected. The nominee is also aware that recipients must be present at the Sage Awards on Friday, November 7th, 2025.

  • Nominees may be nominated as individuals or as couples. Nominations for individuals or couples who may have been nominated in previous years, and not selected, are encouraged.

 
 

Criteria for nominations for organizations :

This award is open to any organization (for-profit, non-profit, or government agency) that significantly and positively impacts the lives of older adults in Middle Tennessee.  Organizations should demonstrate a reputation for valuing and advocating for older adults, and for making outstanding contributions on behalf of older adults. Special consideration will be given to applicants who collaborate with other businesses, non-profits, or government, in their corporate social responsibility efforts. A representative from the organization is required to be in attendance at the Sage Awards luncheon.

  • The organization operates within AgeWell's 13-county area (Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson & Wilson)

  • The organization is aware of the nomination and is willing to accept the award if selected. The nominee is also aware that recipients must be present at the Sage Awards on Friday, November 7th, 2025.

 

2025 Sage Sponsors

We are pleased to announce plans are in motion for AgeWell Middle Tennessee’s 33rd  Annual Sage Awards on Friday, November 7th, at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs and we are currently seeking sponsors.

Sponsorship includes a range of visibility and hospitality benefits to help you reach your marketing and corporate social responsibility goals. For more information, please click on the button below or contact Michele Harrell at mharrell@agewelltn.org or call 615-353-4235.

2024 Sage Awards Recap

Thank you so much to everyone who attended the 32nd Annual Sage Awards!

The luncheon was a great celebration of the lifelong commitment to community service of our “Sages over 60”. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible honorees, sponsors, guests, partners, and supporters for making our Sage Awards the most successful one ever! 

For those of you who were not able to attend or didn’t have an opportunity to donate in honor of the awardees, it’s not too late! Awardees will be notified of all donations made in their honor.