2025 Social Work Student of the Year Awards

Friday, April 11, 2025

6-8 pm

Annually, one BSW and one MSW student from each accredited social work program in Michigan receives this statewide honor, presented by the National Association of Social Workers –Michigan Chapter. This award recognizes social work student leaders who have shown outstanding academic achievement, organizing efforts, student involvement, and a commitment to our Code of Ethics. NASW-Michigan is honored to wrap up Social Work Month season by recognizing the outstanding students nominated from across the state with a virtual award ceremony on April 11. All are invited to attend.

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Congratulations to the 2025 awardees:

Adrian College BSW - Lillian Collins
Andrews University BSW - Vivienne Lupu
Andrews University MSW - William Danquah
Calvin University BSW - April Grace McAboy
Central Michigan University  BSW - Harmony Lundy
Cornerstone University BSW - Bergen Lindahl
Eastern Michigan University MSW - Anyia Albright
Eastern Michigan University BSW - Kallie Gibson
Ferris State University MSW - MaeLynn Huhn
Ferris State University BSW - Melanie Perrault
Grand Valley State University BSW - Angel Hernandez
Grand Valley State University MSW - Tamara Jones

Hope College BSW - Casiana Gibson
Kuyper College BSW - Grace Gohl
Madonna University BSW - Melissa Squirewell
Madonna University MSW - De"Aira Everette
Michigan State University MSW - Olga Sikstel
Michigan State University BSW - Olivia Heath
Oakland University BSW - Scot  LaNear
Oakland University MSW - Josh Newburg
Saginaw Valley State University BSW - Kaylee Campbell
Saginaw Valley State University MSW - Gina Huynh
Siena Heights University BSW - Emily Kilpatrick
Spring Arbor University MSW - Winda Birt
Spring Arbor University BSW - Vanessa Revelli
University of Detroit Mercy BSW - Jaiden Lara
University of Michigan MSW - Jordyn Coury
University of Michigan-Flint BSW - Cami Turner
University of Michigan-Flint MSW - Shannon Krueger
Wayne State University BSW - Zahraa Alrafish
Wayne State University MSW - Ezra Mitchell
Western Michigan University BSW - Kendall Byas
Western Michigan University MSW - Jennifer Purrenhage