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 Social Worker of the Year
- NASW-VT member in good standing.
- Lives and works in the State of Vermont.
- Consistently demonstrates the six core
values and ethical principles of social work: service, social justice,
dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships,
integrity and competence.
- Has made significant contributions in
one or more of the following areas: Service, advocacy, social policy,
teaching, research, administration, program design and implementation,
community development and work with diverse or multi-cultural
populations.
- Demonstrates outstanding leadership
skills.
- Contributes to the public’s knowledge
and positive image of social work.
- Maintains a commitment to ongoing
professional education of self and others.
- Maintains uninterrupted membership in
NASW.
Vermont Legislator/Public Official of the Year
- Must be an elected or appointed public
official who is serving in office at the time of nomination (local or
state).
- Demonstrates outstanding leadership in
the advancement of public policy through legislative and/or political
action in the service of social justice, civil rights, human rights and
the active engagement of social welfare issues and/or contributes to the
social work profession by promoting the advancement and/or protection of
professional social work practice.
- Exemplifies social work values and
ethics by making significant contributions to the lives of individuals,
families, vulnerable and marginalized populations, the community and
society.
- Supports the NASW-VT legislative agenda.
Public Citizen of the Year
- A community member who lives and works
in Vermont and does not hold a social work degree.
- Addresses social issues that support
equal rights regardless of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation or
physical challenge.
- Advocates and/or works with vulnerable
and at risk populations.
- Has made significant contributions to
the lives of individuals, families, communities and the human services.
- Advocates and contributes to the
public’s awareness of social problems.
- Demonstrates outstanding leadership and
initiative through political and social action.
- Demonstrates the highest standards of
personal conduct and integrity and exhibits social work values and
ethics.
Lifetime Achievement Award
- NASW-VT member in good standing.
- Meets all the criteria for Social Worker
of the Year.
- Demonstrates one or more of the
following:
- Repeated outstanding achievements
- Recognition beyond the social work
profession
- Contributions with a lasting impact
- Outstanding creativity and courage
- Demonstrates the highest standards of
personal conduct and professional integrity.
- Advances the values, ethics and
knowledge of the profession.
- Supports public and social policies that
ensure equal rights for all regardless of race, creed, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, income or physical challenge.
- Advocates for social justice.
- Serves the community on boards, civic
groups, advocacy for causes, etc.
- Demonstrates achievement in areas of
expertise- publications, research, contributions to theory or
development of a better understanding of social issues, supervision,
practice consultation, etc.
NASW-VT Chapter Volunteer of the Year
- NASW-VT member in good standing.
- Has maintained membership in the chapter
for at least five years.
- Actively participates in the local
chapter and demonstrates a consistent commitment by volunteering at the
annual conference, educational trainings and outreach programs, serving
on the board or a Chapter committee.
- Supports public and social policies that
ensure equal rights for all regardless of race, creed, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, income or physical ability.
- Consistent demonstration of the six core
values and ethical principles of social work; service, social justice,
dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships,
integrity and competence.
Social Work Student of the Year (MSW and/or BSW)
- Currently enrolled in CSWE-accredited
school of social work in Vermont.
- NASW-VT member in good standing.
- Student in good academic standing.
- Demonstrates personal and professional
integration of education and field placement.
- Volunteers in the community or is
politically active.
- Demonstrates in outstanding leadership
qualities.
Social Work Educator of the Year
- Must be currently teaching at a
CSWE-accredited school of social work in Vermont.
- NASW-VT member in good standing.
- Must have advanced the values, ethics
and knowledge of the profession.
- Demonstrates the highest standards of
personal conduct and professional integrity.
- Achievement in areas of expertise-
publications, research, contributions to theory or development of a
better understanding of social issues, supervision, practice
consultation, etc.
Nominations and Selection Process:
NASW VT’s Chapter Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification
(CCNLI) is responsible for Chapter awards program. CCNLI will review the
nominations submitted and present selection recommendations to the Board
for final approval. Any member of NASW-VT may nominate candidates for
the awards with the following exceptions: (1) for Social Work Student of
the Year - only current faculty, staff and field instructors from the
department of social work in a CSWE-accredited social work program may
nominate a student for this award; (2) Social Work Educator of the Year
- only current faculty, staff, field instructors and students from the
department of social work in a CSWE-accredited social work program may
nominate a current faculty member for this award.
Nomination Process
NASW VT Chapter members may nominate a person for any of the above
categories by submitting this form with additional 3-4 paragraphs stating
how the nominee has met the above criteria and why they should be selected
for this award. This information may include the nominee’s contributions,
community involvement, previous awards, resume, letters of recommendation,
etc. NASW-VT would like a
digital picture of the selected award recipient for our Chapter newsletter.
Click here
for a form to fill out and email as attachment
(Word document)
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