Annually, one BSW and one MSW student from each accredited social work program in the state is nominated to receive the NASW-MI Social Work Student of the Year (SOTY) Award. Each student is recognized at a special regional awards ceremony for outstanding academic achievement and contribution to a positive image of the social work profession.

Congratulations to the 2025 SOTY Awardees!

Past Award Recipients

Check out NASW-Michigan's YouTube Channel to view student acceptance speeches from past years.

• 2024 Students of the Year
• 2023 Students of the Year
• 2022 Students of the Year
• 2021 Students of the Year
• 2020 Students of the Year
• 2019 Students of the Year
• 2018 Students of the Year
• 2017 Students of the Year
• 2016 Students of the Year