Mary Austin, President of BoldAge PACE, Receives Judy Baskins Volunteer Leadership Award From the National PACE Association

original Mary Austin, President of BoldAge PACE, accepts the Judy Baskins Volunteer Leadership Award at the National PACE Association’s Annual Conference in Denver, Colo., on Oct. 13, 2026. Austin was recognized for her leadership in expanding access to PACE services for older adults.

Mary Austin, President of BoldAge PACE, accepts the Judy Baskins Volunteer Leadership Award at the National PACE Association’s Annual Conference in Denver, Colo., on Oct. 13, 2026. Austin was recognized for her leadership in expanding access to PACE services for older adults.

OCEANPORT, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mary Austin, President of BoldAge PACE, has been named the recipient of the Judy Baskins Volunteer Leadership Award from the National PACE Association (NPA). The award was presented at the NPA Annual Conference on October 13 in Denver, CO, and recognizes individuals whose leadership and advocacy have significantly contributed to the growth and advancement of PACE across the country.

“There is still so much more to do, and I am grateful to keep doing it.” - Mary Austin, President, BoldAge PACE
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“Mary has spent her career believing in what older adults are capable of when they are given the right care and the right support. This award reflects what everyone who has worked alongside her already knows: she is one of the most committed and effective advocates PACE has ever had. We are proud to see her recognized by her peers, and even prouder to call her our President,” said Glenn Steigbigel, Chief Executive Officer of BoldAge PACE.

The NPA Awards Program recognizes members, volunteers, and elected officials who champion the growth of the PACE model. The Judy Baskins Volunteer Leadership Award is among the organization’s most meaningful honors, reserved for leaders whose work has helped more older adults age with dignity and independence at home.

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provides complete, coordinated care that brings head-to-toe medical coverage, free transportation, a vibrant activities center, and support at home, all coordinated by one care team. The model is designed for older adults who qualify for nursing home level of care but choose to remain safely and independently in their own homes. PACE is covered by Medicare and Medicaid, and many families pay nothing out of pocket.

“I am deeply honored to receive the Judy Baskins Volunteer Leadership Award. PACE has been my life’s work, and the people I’ve met along the way, the participants, the families, and the colleagues who show up every day, are what make this field so extraordinary. There is still so much more to do, and I am grateful to keep doing it,” said Austin.

To hear first-hand stories from the older adults whose lives have been changed by PACE, listen to The Bold Way Home, BoldAge PACE’s documentary-style podcast, at BoldAgePACE.com/podcast. To learn more about BoldAge PACE, visit BoldAgePACE.com or call 855.801.2653 (TTY: 711).

About BoldAge PACE

BoldAge PACE is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly dedicated to helping older adults live meaningful, independent lives at home. Through a complete, coordinated model of care, including full medical coverage, free transportation, a vibrant activities center, and support at home, BoldAge PACE serves older adults who qualify for nursing home level of care but choose to remain safely in their own communities.

The program currently operates centers in Fresno, CA; Crestwood, IL; Evansville, IN; Owensboro, KY; Lakehurst, NJ; Oceanport, NJ; East Brunswick, NJ; Dayton, OH; Columbus, OH; and North Charleston, SC, with additional centers in development. Together, we are helping older adults live boldly, safely, and joyfully at home.