At the Annual IASSW Conference we recognize the School Social Worker, Citizen, and Legislator of the Year. Please consider nominating that special person who is deserving of recognition.
Consider that special school social worker who has over the years started new programs, incorporated innovative techniques into their practice, has gone above and beyond an already overwhelming job description. That person should be nominated for recognition.
Consider that special parent, community leader, teacher or administrator who has enhanced the lives of Illinois school children. That person would appreciate your support and acknowledgement.
Consider a dedicated legislator who has supported the views and positions of IASSW and is partnering with us to effect policy that best serves the needs of school children in Illinois. He or she deserves our public thanks.
Although nominating candidates can take some of your valuable time, consider it time well spent. It is important that we have role models in the profession of school social work. It is important that we recognize and honor them so that their legacy can be public knowledge and be passed down to future generations of school social workers. We all have an interest in maintaining the highest standards and, nominating and recognizing the best among us will celebrate those standards.
Thank you very much for your commitment to excellence.
Rosemary O’Connor
Awards Committee Chair
CRITERIA
School Social Worker of the Year:
An outstanding School Social Worker actively practicing, supervising or teaching in the field of school social work who:
Citizen of the Year:
A public citizen or non-school social worker employee who has contributed to the enhancement of school social work services through personal support and public action.
Legislator of the Year:
A current Illinois state or federal legislator whose work over the past years has benefited our school children, the educational system, and/or strengthened the profession of school social work.
Click here to access a nomination form.
NOMINATION FORM ON IASSW web site: PLEASE FILL OUT AND MAIL BY JUNE 15th.