By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times
A Birmingham-based nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults is looking to celebrate residents over 50 doing noteworthy work.
Positive Maturity, a nonprofit organization serving older adults across Central Alabama, has announced a call for nominations for its 2026 Top 50 Over 50 Awards.
“The Top 50 Over 50 Awards honor the extraordinary individuals whose leadership,
service, and commitment have inspired others to make a difference,” said Wanda McCoy, board president of Positive Maturity. “By celebrating their achievements, we celebrate the importance of positive aging and highlight the lasting impact these remarkable honorees continue to have on Central Alabama.”
Now in its 13th year, the annual awards celebrate 50 outstanding Alabamians who continue to make effect change in their communities through business leadership, civic engagement, volunteerism, innovation, philanthropy, education, healthcare, law, the arts and other fields of influence.
Nominees must:
• Be 50 years of age or older by July 26, 2026
• Live in Alabama or be originally from Alabama
• Have made a significant positive impact on their community, workplace, or state
• Demonstrate leadership, service, and a commitment to improving the lives of others
• Nominations may be submitted by colleagues, community members, organizations, or individuals familiar with the nominee’s contributions.
Nominations can be submitted online at Top50Over50.com through Friday, April 3.
The awards ceremony will take place Thursday, July 23, 2026, at The Club Birmingham atop Red Mountain.
About Positive Maturity
Established in 1972, Positive Maturity encourages older adults to remain independent, stay engaged, volunteer, and build meaningful connections within their communities. Over the years, Alabama’s aging population has evolved significantly. Today’s older adults are not sitting on the sidelines. They’re living longer, healthier lives, working well into their 70s and 80s, and often caring for parents, adult children, and even grandchildren. Many are launching second careers, and, perhaps most notably, they continue to give back in impactful, life-changing ways.
As one of the first senior-focused organizations in Jefferson County, Positive Maturity now extends its reach to Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, and Walker counties. The organization is powered by more than 1,200 active volunteers who contribute over 150,000 service hours each year.
Learn more about Positive Maturity at www.positivematurity.org.
