National Employ Older Workers Week

Based on the American Community Survey’s 2022 5-year estimates, 711,662 Missourians aged 55 and over are active in the workforce. Older workers comprise 22.9 percent of Missouri’s workforce. ¹

The United States Department of Labor recognizes the contribution of older workers each year during the last full week of September. Missouri is participating in National Employ Older Workers Week by awarding our own Older Workers of the Year!

If you know someone 55 or older who works at least 20 hours per week and is an excellent employee, please complete the nomination form. During the last week of September, Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services will host an awards ceremony in the State Capitol to honor Missouri’s Older Worker of the Year!

• Missouri’s Older Worker of the Year Nomination Form
• Photo Release

2023 Older Worker of the Year Awards

¹ U.S. Census Bureau. (2022). Employment Status. American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Subject Tables, Table S2301. Retrieved June 21, 2024, from https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2022.S2301?text=Table%20s2301&g=010XX00US_040XX00US29&moe=false