Silver School of Social Work Alumni Awards

The Silver School of Social Work is proud of its more than 13,000 alumni who are working improve the lives of vulnerable individuals, families, and communities. The Silver School of Social Work will recognize the accomplishments of alumni at a special recognition ceremony, this year at Alumni Day.

the awards

Distinguished Alumna/us Award

Nominees for the Distinguished Alumna/us Award must have earned an Undergraduate, Master’s, or Doctoral degree from the SSSW and demonstrate extraordinary professional success and achievement over the span of his/her career in social work. Achievements may include exemplary leadership in an agency or a community; contributions to the field through research and publications; an effective advocate for the social work profession; and/or involvement in professional, civic, or community organizations.

Outstanding Recent Alumna/us Award

Nominees for the Outstanding Recent Alumna/us Award must have earned an Undergraduate, Master’s, or Doctoral degree from the SSSW within the past five years. They must exhibit a strong commitment to social change; leadership in an agency or a community; creativity in non-traditional or innovative approaches to practice; contributions to the field through research and publications; an effective advocate for the social work profession; and/or involvement in professional, civic, or community organizations.

Please note that more than one nominee in each category may be awarded at the discretion of the selection committee.