Nominate Your Favorite Older Worker Sponsored by MERS/Goodwill

July 6, 2010 - PRLog -- ST. LOUIS (July 6, 2010)- Celebrating its 20th year, the annual Older Worker of the Year contest sponsored by MERS/Goodwill is accepting nominations to honor Missouri workers of 65 years of age or older for 2010 in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson/Franklin County regions. Completed nomination forms must be submitted by August 13, 2010. Help recognize an older worker by filling out a simple form.

“Older workers are a vital part of our community and workforce,” said Dr. Lewis Chartock, President and CEO of MERS/Goodwill. “We admire our older workers for their strength and compassion.  Older workers in our community are great examples of reliability, dependability and wisdom. The Older Worker of the Year contest is a fantastic way to show our appreciation for all they do.”

Nomination forms for 2010’s Older Worker of the Year are available on the Department of Health and Senior Services’ Web site, http://www.dhss.mo.gov/OlderWorkerNominationForm.pdf. Nominees must be 65 or older, employed at least 20 hours a week, and display dependability and new skills on the job.  The winner and regional finalists will be recognized at a two-day awards ceremony in September in Jefferson City.

Completed entry forms must be postmarked or faxed by August 13, 2010 to (573) 522-3024 or mailed to: Missouri Outstanding Older Worker Contest, Division of Senior and Disability Services, Bureau of Senior Programs, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO  65102-0570.

Richard Breidenbaugh, last year’s Older Worker of the Year, is a commercial truck driver and former bulldozer operator. Breidenbaugh is one of many older workers who deserve recognition for their dedication and diligence. MERS/Goodwill continues to sponsor the contest and encourage Missourians to nominate their fellow older workers.

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MERS/Goodwill
MERS/Goodwill is a non-profit agency that provides for the vocational needs of individuals who have barriers to employment through disability or economic disadvantage. Annually serving more than 11,000 families, the organization operates 38 service centers in 53 counties in the bi-state area. Revenues from 40 Goodwill stores assist with funding MERS/Goodwill job training and employment services. MERS/Goodwill is a proud member of the United Way. For more information about MERS/Goodwill or to find a Goodwill donation center near you, call 314-241-3464 or visit www.mersgoodwill.org.