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NASW & the NASW Foundation 2013 Recognition Awards

Call for Nominations: Submission process open from April 17 to June 6 at 11:59 p.m. EST. NASW and the NASW Foundation are accepting nominations for the 2013 National Recognition Awards. These awards honor social workers and other individuals and/or groups who have, through their work and/or advocacy, advanced the principles and vision of the profession. The following NASW National Awards, and those who may submit nominations for them, are:
Social Worker of the Year — NASW chapters only
Public Citizen of the Year —  NASW chapters and members and social service organizations
Public Elected Official — NASW chapters, members, and social service organizations
Lifetime Achievement Award — NASW chapters and members

For additional information or to submit a nomination for the NASW National Awards, visit: NASW National Awards. Inquiries may be sent to e-mail or call 202-336-8270.

The NASW Foundation awards are:
International Rhoda G. Sarnat Award
Knee/Wittman Health and Mental Health Achievement Awards

The Sarnat Award is given to an individual, group, or organization that has significantly advanced the public image of professional social work. The award recipient receives a cash award of $3,000. The Knee/Wittman Awards are given to individuals and/or groups for outstanding contributions in the field of health and mental health.  The submission processes for both awards are open to the public. For additional information or to submit a nomination for the NASW Foundation Awards, visit: Foundation Recognition Awards. Please direct related inquiries to e-mail or 202-336-8298. The deadline for submitting a complete nomination package is Wednesday, June 6, 2013, by 11:59 p.m. EST. 

Annual Leadership Meeting

The NASW Annual Leadership Meeting will be held  April 10-13, at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

APRIL 2013
Vol. 58, No. 4

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