Requirements for BSW & MSW Student of the Year Awards
Nominee Eligibility
To be nominated, the nominee must:
- Demonstrate outstanding academic performance
- Demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in the field of social work during an internship or field placement
- Demonstrate strong leadership qualities
- Be a member of NASW
- Be enrolled in a CSWE-accredited social work program in Virginia
Nomination Requirements
To submit a nomination, the nominator must:
- Complete the online nomination form
- Upload a minimum one-page summary describing the nominee’s:
- Academic achievements, leadership roles, and accomplishments in social work
- Volunteer activities (academic or otherwise) that promote a positive image of social work, benefit a population at risk, or demonstrate leadership
- Awards, scholarships, honors, or other recognition not previously listed
- Upload one letter of support
- Upload at least three high-resolution photos (JPG format preferred)
Requirements for Citizen of the Year Award
Nominee Eligibility
To be nominated, the nominee:
- Must not be a member of the social work profession
- Must have contributed to increasing public knowledge and a positive image of social work
- Must have made a substantial contribution benefiting the community
- Must have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in the human services field
- Must personally represent ethics compatible with the NASW Code of Ethics
Nomination Requirements
To submit a nomination, the nominator must:
- Complete the online nomination form
- Upload a minimum one-page summary describing:
- What the nominee accomplished
- What risks the nominee took to achieve results
- Who the beneficiaries were
- Upload one letter of support
- Upload at least three high-resolution photos (JPG format preferred)
Requirements for Social Worker of the Year Award
Nominee Eligibility
To be nominated, the nominee must:
- Be a social worker and a member of NASW
- Demonstrate service beyond job responsibilities
- Take risks to achieve meaningful results
- Contribute to the public’s knowledge and positive image of social work
- Demonstrate leadership qualities
- Make volunteer contributions
- Demonstrate impact in one or more of the following areas:
- Advocacy for clients
- Impact on social policy
- Exceptional practice
- Program development
- Administrative leadership and innovation
- Applied research
- Education and publications
Nomination Requirements
To submit a nomination, the nominator must:
- Complete the online nomination form
- Upload a minimum one-page summary describing:
- What the social worker accomplished
- What risks were taken to achieve results
- Who the beneficiaries were
- Upload the nominee’s Curriculum Vitae
- Upload one letter of support
- Upload at least three high-resolution photos (JPG format preferred)
Requirements for Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominee Eligibility
To be nominated, the nominee must:
- Be a social worker and a current or past member of NASW
- Meet all eligibility requirements for the Social Worker of the Year Award
- Demonstrate sustained, outstanding achievements across an entire career
- Have received recognition from organizations outside of professional social work associations
Nomination Requirements
To submit a nomination, the nominator must:
- Complete the online nomination form
- Upload a minimum one-page summary describing:
- What the nominee accomplished
- What made the nominee’s actions outstanding
- What risks were taken to achieve results
- Who the beneficiaries were
- The long-term impact of the nominee’s work
- Upload the nominee’s Curriculum Vitae
- Upload one letter of support
- Upload at least three high-resolution photos (JPG format preferred)