Social Work Chapter Awards
2025 Nominations NOW OPEN!
The Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-MN) is thrilled to announce that the 2025 Social Work Awards nominations are officially open! This is your opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible social workers, social work students, faculty, and policymakers who are advancing our field and leading in transformative ways. Whether it’s an employee, colleague, friend, or even yourself, now is the time to honor their contributions and commitment. Nominate here!
Award Categories Include:
- Social Work Student of the Year
- Tony Bibus Social Work Faculty of the Year
- Social Worker of the Year (Practitioner Focus)
- Social Worker of the Year (Community/Macro Focus)
- Social Work Supervisor of the Year
- Paula & Sheila Wellstone Award for Social Justice
- Policymaker of the Year
Nomination Deadline:
Submit your nominations by 11:59 p.m. CST on February 14, 2025.
The Policymaker of the Year and Paul & Sheila Wellstone Award for Social Justice will be presented at Social Work Day at the MN Capitol on March 5, 2025. The remaining awards will be presented at our regional networking events in March and April 2025.
Don't miss this chance to elevate and celebrate excellence in social work across Minnesota!
2024 Award Recipients
Lifetime Achievement Award
Anothony "Tony" Bibus, III PH.D, LISW
His family accepted his posthumous award at the Mpls/St Paul Region Event on 03/20
Social Worker of the Year
Sophia DF Thompson, MSW
Received her award at the Mpls/St Paul Region Event on 03/20
Social Worker of the Year
Tracy J. Mongan, MSW, LICSW
Will receive her award at the NE Region Event in Duluth on 04/02
MSW Student of the Year
Lucina Kayee
Will receive her award at a future date-TBD
BSW Student of the Year
Bryce Premo
Received his award at the Mpls/St Paul Region Event on 03/20
BSW Student of the Year
Kelli Lumley
Receive her award at the Mpls/St Paul Region Event on 03/20
BSW Student of the Year
Theresa Jean Larson
Will receive her award at the NE Region Event in Duluth on 04/02
Paul and Sheila Wellstone Award for Social Justice
Ramsey County Appropriate Responses Initiative
Will receive her award at the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners Meeting on 04/16
Policy Maker of the Year
Senator Kari Dziedzic
Received her award at MN Social Work Day at the Capitol on 2/29