National Employ the Older Worker Award

The National Employ the Older Worker Week (NEOWW) award honors outstanding older workers and their employers in both public and private sector jobs from around the state. This includes workers that are funded through Title V and the Older Americans Act, which assists low-income seniors who are looking and able to re-enter the workforce. Awards are presented to businesses and companies that regularly employ workers age 55 and older.

The Department on Aging presents the awards at the Annual Older Workers Luncheon and Awards Ceremony, which is held in conjunction with National Employ the Older Worker Week observance.

For more information, view the 2008 press release.

Nominate Someone

• To nominate an employee, download the 2008 Older Employee Nomination Form
• To nominate an employer, download the 2008 Employer Nomination Form


Deliver by mail:
NEOWW
Illinois Department on Aging
421 E. Capitol Ave., #100
Springfield, IL 62701-1789

or Fax:
217-785-7744

The deadline is June 30, 2008.

The Illinois Department on Aging does not discriminate in admission to programs or treatment of employment in programs or activities in compliance with appropriate State and Federal Statutes. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you have a right to file a complaint with the Illinois Department on Aging. For information, contact the Senior HelpLine.