Sen. Olympia Snowe recently honored Maine's 2004 Outstanding Older Worker, Gloria Young of Searsport.

Young is a licensed clinical social worker who was recognized nationally for her leadership, mentoring, and community service at a local hospice.

"This national award not only highlights [her] countless hours of dedication and service to her community, but it also recognizes the ageless spirit of health professionals like Gloria who positively impact the lives of children and adults year after year," Snowe said in a statement.

During her career, Young has taught special education, done mental health outreach, served as a child-abuse supervisor for the Illinois Department of Human Services, and spent the past 11 years doing private practice therapy in Searsport.