SUNBURY -The Northumberland County commissioners Frank J. Sawicki, Vinny Clausi and Merle H. Phillips join the Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging in accepting nominations for the Outstanding Older Worker of 2011 as a way to recognize the value, quality and contribution of the older worker in today's workforce.
Today, one in four Americans between the ages of 65 and 69 has either a part- or full-time job.
Nominees must be 55 years old or older, employed for a minimum of 20 hours per week and a resident of Northumberland County.
To submit a nomination for the Older Worker's Award, contact the Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging employment specialist Shirley Golden at 495-2370 or shirley.golden@ncaging.org, or mail nomination to 322 N. Second St., Sunbury 17801. Include nominee's name, date of birth and number of hours per week employed, a brief statement about the nominee and why he or she should be chosen.
The winner and his or her employer will be recognized at the Northumberland County commissioner's meeting Sept. 13 at the county administration building.
Nominations must be received by Sept. 2.