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Recognition Awards

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The NASW and NASW Foundation Awards program recognize leaders in the profession and in our communities who embody social work values and ethics.  Our award recipients have accomplished the extraordinary and we have been honored to recognize them. 
The NASW Foundation Awards recognize outstanding achievements and highlight significant contributions to the social work profession with two awards - the Knee/Wittman Health and Mental Health Achievement Awards and the International Rhoda G. Sarnat Award.  Through identifying those who exemplify the very best in the field we honor and advance the profession. 

NASW National Awards


The NASW National Awards recognize leaders in the profession and in our communities who fully embody social work values and ethics. Our past award recipients have accomplished the extraordinary and we have been honored to recognize them. Read More >>





NASW Foundation / NASW Chapter Partnership


The NASW Foundation, as the tax-exempt subsidiary of NASW, is available to all NASW Chapters to house funds that are to be used for scientific, educational, and charitable purposes, and for which tax deductibility by the donor is desired. Learn More >>



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Dr. Flavio Marsiglia 2016 Knee-Wittman Lifetime Achievement Recipient With Emcee Gary Bailey

Nominations 

Celebrate excellence in social work leadership.

Nominate exceptional 
leaders for the NASW & NASW Foundation's Recognition Awards through November 13, 2026.

Awardees will be honored at NASW's National Conference, June 21-25, in Portland, Oregon.  

Submit your Nomination Today

2026 Distinguished Awardees

NASW and the NASW Foundation were pleased to announce the recipients of their 2026 recognition awards. Their accomplishments were honored at the NASW National Conference, held June 10-13, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC.