# AFAR Scientific Awards: Irving Wright Award, Terrie Fox Wetle Health Services Award, George Martin Mentoring Award

**Authors:** Steven Austad

PMC · DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaf122.1105 · 2025-12-31

## TL;DR

This paper announces the recipients of three prestigious awards from the American Federation for Aging Research in 2025.

## Contribution

The paper highlights the recognition of individuals for their contributions to aging research, mentoring, and health services.

## Key findings

- David B. Allison will receive the Irving S. Wright Award of Distinction.
- Lauren Hunt will receive the Terrie Fox Wetle Award.
- Arlan Richardson will receive the George M. Martin Mentoring Award.

## Abstract

The Irving S. Wright Award of Distinction Lecture will feature an address by the 2025 recipient, David B. Allison, PhD. The Terrie Fox Wetle Award lecture will feature an address by the 2025 recipient, Lauren Hunt, PhD, RN, FNP. The George M. Martin Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award will also be presented at this event to 2025 recipient, Arlan Richardson, PhD. These awards are given by the American Federation for Aging Research, Inc.

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12762912