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NASW Foundation National Programs
International Rhoda G. Sarnat Award

The International Rhoda G. Sarnat Award is given to an individual, group, or organization that has significantly advanced the public image of professional social work. This monetary prize is made possible from an endowment fund established by a generous contribution in 1996 from Mrs. Rhoda Sarnat, LCSW and her spouse, Bernard Sarnat, MD.

The nomination deadline for the 2004 award is

5 p.m. EST, April 16, 2004.  Late nominations will not be accepted. 

Rhoda G. Sarnat is a retired clinical social worker, former faculty membe at the University of Southern California Graduate School of Social Work, and a member of NASW who is committed to improving the public perception of professional social work. 

The purpose of the Sarnat Award is to increase public awareness and recognition of the value of professional social work. The winner is awarded a cash prize of $3,000.

International Rhoda G. Sarnat Award Guidelines

2003 International Rhoda G. Sarnat award presented to Friends of Chernobyl Centers U.S., Inc. (FOCCUS, INC)

International Rhoda G. Sarnat Previous Award Recipients

The Insitutute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies is now accepting nominations for the Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Award in Mental Health.


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