NASW Foundation National Programs
International Rhoda G. Sarnat Award

Guidelines

The International Rhoda G. Sarnat Award recognizes significant contributions to the public image of professional social work by a living individual, a group, or an organization.  This award includes, but is not limited to, social workers or social work agencies. Members of the NASW national and chapter board of directors with unexpired terms and all national and chapter staff, while employed by NASW, are ineligible.  One $3,000 cash prize will be awarded.

Nomination Requirements

The following must be submitted online. Forms for submitting online materials are coming soon.

1. Completed nomination form.
2. One page summary with clear, concise examples of activities and accomplishments that describe nominee's contributions to a positive image of professional social work, to include: five year history of actions, national or international in scope, evidence to support contribution(s), significant impact on the profession of social work.
3. Professional summary: curriculum vitae or resume for individuals, profile of organization to include mission, scope, structure, size and legal status.
4. Three (3) letters of confirmation of nominee's contributions.

Complete nomination packets should include no more than 10 pages of relevant documentation and data. An award panel will review applications and select the award recipient. 

Complete nomination packages should be mailed to:

NASW Foundation
Executive Office
750 First Street, NE, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20002-4241

Questions should be directed to:

Scholarship & Awards Hotline: 
(202) 408-8600  EXT. 504
E-mail:  naswfoundation@naswdc.org