Awards
Each year, the National Association of Social
Workers, Florida Chapter recognizes outstanding nominees in
each of five categories:
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The
Social Worker of the Year Award honors a member of
the National Association of Social Workers, Florida Chapter
(NASW-FL) who exemplifies the best of the profession’s
values and achievements through specific accomplishments.
In honoring the Social Worker of the Year, NASW-FL highlights
outstanding accomplishments in the practice of social work.
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The
Student Social Worker of the Year Award honors a
student member of the National Association of Social Workers,
Florida Chapter (NASW-FL) who best exemplifies the profession’s
values and ethics, and who demonstrates outstanding potential
as a leader in the field. NASW-FL recognizes a student who
has notable achievements while still in training.
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The Social
Work Educator of the Year Award honors an individual
who contributes significantly to social work education and
exemplifies the best of the profession. This award celebrates
achievements in education and research, advocacy on behalf
of students, and enhancing relationships between social work
education and practice. The individual must either be faculty
or a field liaison affiliated with a CSWE accredited college
or university.
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The Public
Citizen of the Year Award honors an outstanding member
of the community whose accomplishments exemplify the values
and mission of professional social work. The award recipient
is not a social worker.
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The Elected
Official of the Year Award recognizes outstanding
service and contributions of an elected official who has shown
leadership in the formulation of public policy, particularly
policies that affect social justice, health care, education,
civil and human rights, and social practice.
These awards are also given by each of our eighteen
local Florida units during Social Work Month in March. Some
units may offer additional awards. The awards nomination process
is now ongoing, deadlines and nomination requirements vary by
unit. Most require the a full list of contact information, the
resume or CV of the nominee, a one page summary of their accomplishments,
and up to five letters of support.
Unit award winners are then submitted
to the Florida Chapter office for consideration of statewide
awards, which are presented at the annual conference in June.
If you would like to nominate a worthy
candidate for an award, please contact your local CONLI Chair
to find out more about their deadlines and submission requirements.
