Alliance to Celebrate Annual Heroes in Health with Conversations, Awards Dinner
Published July 19, 2024
The Alliance for Aging Research is gearing up to celebrate its annual Heroes in Health event on September 24. The event, to celebrate “Hope, Resilience, and Healthy Aging,” will take place at the Waldorf Astoria, Washington, DC.
The evening will kick off with two Conversations moderated by the Alliance. Since 2013, the Conversations with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) convenes and provides agency leaders with the opportunity to reflect on progress their agencies have made in implementing major policy changes to improve the health of older adults. The event is also an opportunity for these leaders to offer their insights on future changes that may positively impact healthcare innovation.
The annual Awards Dinner will follow the Conversations and a networking reception. This event has become widely recognized as Washington, DC’s signature social event following Congress’ return from its traditional August recess. As one Capitol Hill regular put it, “This is like Back to School Night for Washington’s health policy community – you see everyone here.”
The annual Awards Dinner also has a deeper purpose: to honor individuals for their contributions to advance the science of human aging. This year’s awards include the Claude Pepper Award for Advancing Healthy Aging, the Distinguished Public Service Award, the Silver Innovator Award, and the Daniel Perry Founder’s Award.
Last year’s 30th Anniversary Celebration drew more than 300 guests and raised a record-setting $640,000 for Alliance initiatives. Read a recap and view photos of our 2023 event.
Registration is now open to purchase tickets. Sponsorships are also available. To learn more, visit our event page or reach out to Alliance Senior Vice President of Health Education & Advocacy, Lindsay Clarke, at [email protected].