Congratulations to the 2014 NASW Michigan Social Work Students of the Year!Annually, one BSW and one MSW student from each accredited social work program in the state nominates one student to receive this statewide honor. Each student is recognized during a regional awards ceremony. Nominations are accepted from each of the CSWE accredited BSW and MSW social work programs. Student Social Workers of the Year are selected based on the following criteria: Demonstrated leadership qualities (active member of student organizations)Contribution to the positive image of a social work programCommitment to political and community activitiesSuccess in academic performanceDegree to which the student represents the professional ethics of social work as defined in the NASW Code of Ethics NASW membership2014 Recipients Shelby Arnold, Central Michigan University – BSW Julie McAllister-Leazier, Ferris State University – BSW Katherine Stuehrk, Michigan State University – BSW Kristen Steiner, Michigan State University – MSW Rebecca Allers, Northern Michigan University – BSW Cara Cole, Saginaw Valley State University – BSW Kristin McBride, University of Michigan Flint – BSW Emily Hoffman, Adrian College – BSWDeanna Hall, Eastern Michigan University – BSWJulia Denig, Eastern Michigan University – MSWAshley Pallarito, Oakland University – BSWDylan Secord, Madonna University – BSWRosetta Anderson, Marygrove College – BSWTracy Gallardo, University of Detroit Mercy – BSWDiane Back, University of Michigan – MSWDerek Johnson, Wayne State University – BSWTung (Tom) Lam, Wayne State University – MSWCassandra Gilbert, Andrews University – BSW Javier Melindez, Andrews University – MSW Janna Strodtman, Calvin College – BSW James McCormick, Cornerstone University – BSW Amber Hendrick, Grand Valley State University – BSW Erik Fermin, Grand Valley State University – MSW Montay Lee, Kuyper College – BSW Leslie Hutchins, Western Michigan University – BSW Cindy Newberry, Western Michigan University – MSWAmy Young, Western Michigan University – MSWCeleste Salvador-Gonzales, Western Michigan University – BSW
Nominations are accepted from each of the CSWE accredited BSW and MSW social work programs. Student Social Workers of the Year are selected based on the following criteria: