The DC Office on Aging is currently soliciting nominations from businesses and individuals for the District of Columbia's 2004 Outstanding Older Worker. Applicants must be 65 years of age or older, a DC resident, currently employed, and working at least 20 hours each week for pay. Applicants who are part of a subsidized employment program funded by the local, state or national government are not eligible for this award.

During the 2004 Prime Time Awards, held in Washington, DC October 5 - 9, the honoree along with other winners from across the nation will tour the city's landmarks, attend meetings with congressional representatives, US Senate and House events, and the awards banquet and ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Building.

Official nomination forms may be obtained from and mailed, faxed, or emailed to Prime Time Awards, c/o John James, DC Office on Aging, 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20001 or call, (202) 727-8360. A nomination form can be accessed online at http://www.experienceworks.org/. The deadline for nominations is April 30, 2004. A search for America's Oldest Worker for 2004 is also under way.

Experience Works is a national, nonprofit organization that provides training and employment services for mature workers. Established in 1965 as Green Thumb, and renamed Experience Works in 2002, the organization reaches more than 125,000 mature individuals in all 50 states and Puerto Rico each year.