Aging Impact Awards 2025

Awarding Businesses Who Go the Extra Mile for Older Adults

For the 4th consecutive year, the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging awarded Aging Impact Awards to honor businesses that excel in providing exceptional services or accommodations to enhance accessibility and experiences for people of all ages.

Kids Plus of McGregor

Kids Plus of McGregor fosters intergenerational connections through offering chore services, community gardens and outdoor learning opportunities, reading programs, and more!

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Rainy Lake Sportfishing Club

Rainy Lake Sportfishing Club provides outdoor recreation opportunities to people of all ages with the Ron Jean Memorial Senior Fish House, the Rod Smith Kids Pond, and the Annual Senior Fish Fry.

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital

  • Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids is an essential partner with AEOA’s Senior Nutrition program.
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Two woman holding oversized certificate.

Miriam Kero Consulting

Miriam Kero Consulting of Virginia incorporates an Age-Friendly lens into Hello Range! and city planning work.

Judy’s Café

Judy’s Café of Two Harbors offers an Age-Friendly community space fostering social connections for all ages.

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Honorable Mention

Rainy Lake Medical Center

Rainy Lake Medical Center provides exceptional medical services and is making changes to their physical environment to be more Age-Friendly.

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Honorable Mention

Carquest Auto Parts

Carquest Auto Parts serves and employs many older adults at their business as they value the work ethic and reliability of these experienced adults.

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