Search Is On For Outstanding Older Worker

GARDNER, MASS. — Green Thumb, Inc., is seeking nominations for an Outstanding Older Worker to represent each of the following New England states: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Maine, and Vermont.

Green Thumb, a leader in senior employment, launched the National Prime Time Awards Program in 1998 to highlight the valuable contributions that older workers are making in their communities and places of work. A worker from each state will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., and be honored at the 2001 gala awards ceremony on Saturday, September 15, 2001.

Nominees must be 65 years of age or older, a resident of the state to be represented, and currently working at least 20 hours as a paid employee.

The winners must be willing to travel to Washington for the awards ceremony. Nominees should exemplify a positive work ethic and dependability. Nominations must be received by May 11, 2001.

Official nomination forms may be obtained from the New England Green Thumb Office, 55 Lake St, Gardner, Mass. Phone 978-630-1203; email Patricia_Read@ greenthumb.org or FAX 978-630-1205.