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Each year we come together with our community to honor the outstanding work and accomplishments of our friends, colleagues and like-minded partners. Below is a list of all of our amazing past award recipients. Have somebody in mind for one of the awards? Then consider nominating them today! Current Award Categories Agency of the YearThe social work Agency of the Year recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of an organization that employs social workers and has shown demonstrable contributions to the profession, as well as the communities it serves.
Emerging Social Work Leader AwardThe Emerging Social Work Leader Award recognizes outstanding contributions of social workers who are new to the profession. In honoring the Emerging Social Work Leader, NASW-Michigan highlights newer social workers who have already made significant contributions to the association and/or the profession and have demonstrated the potential for leadership and continuing service.
Lifetime Achievement AwardThe Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates a Michigan social worker's lifetime of accomplishments. In honoring the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, NASW-Michigan recognizes the best social work values and accomplishments demonstrated in the social worker’s lifetime career.
Lisa Putman Award for Excellence in Child WelfareThe Lisa Putman Award for Excellence in Child Welfare was named in honor of Lisa Putman, a 28 year old Child Protective Services social worker who was murdered while on the job in 1998. This award recognizes a current social worker who has demonstrated excellence in the practice area of child welfare.
Social Worker of the Year AwardThe Social Worker of the Year Award honors a member of the NASW-Michigan Chapter who exemplifies the best of the profession’s values and achievements through specific accomplishments in recent years. In honoring the Social Worker of the Year, NASW-Michigan highlights superb accomplishments in the practice of social work.
Stabenow Political Leadership AwardThe Stabenow Political Leadership Award recognizes a social worker or ally that has shown extraordinary political and legislative leadership through advocacy, activism and passion. This award is named after Debbie Stabenow, Michigan’s first female U.S. Senator. Senator Stabenow received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Michigan State University and has been a proud member of the Congressional Social Work Caucus.
Student of the YearAnnually, one BSW and one MSW student from each accredited social work program in the state is nominated to receive the NASW-Michigan Social Work Student of the Year Award. Each student is recognized at a special regional awards ceremony for outstanding dedication to the field of social work. Click here to see past Student of the Year awardees. Retired Award CategoriesPublic Citizen of the YearThe Public Citizen of the Year Award is given out to a person in a non-social work field that has shown exemplary passion towards social justice and fighting oppression. Nominees should make significant contributions to an area or population of concern to the social work profession such as (but not limited to): at-risk or vulnerable populations, quality of life in communities, social issues or political/legislative advocacy.
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