Each year the recognizes exceptional social workers, students and agencies whose work in service to their communities reflects the values of the social work profession. from the nominees for each of the NASW Ohio Chapter's 8 regions.
Congratulations to our Mandel School regional award winners!
[above image left to right: Matthew Butler, M.C. "Terry" Hokenstad, Aviva Vincent, Harley J.D. Rubin and Crystal Sledge]
Social Worker of the Year, Region 2
Aviva Vincent, PhD (GRS ’19, social welfare)
Student of the Year, Region 3
Crystal Sledge
Outstanding Service to NASW, Region 3
Harley J.D. Rubin (SAS ’24)
Lifetime Achievement, Region 3
M.C. "Terry" Hokenstad, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus and Ralph and Dorothy Schmitt Professor Emeritus
Outstanding Service to NASW, Region 4
Matthew Butler (SAS ’10)
Agency of the Year, Region 8
Chrysalis Family Solutions (Angela Earley (SAS ’01))
Regional winners are now in the running for the statewide awards. One statewide award winner will be selected from each of the social work award categories by the NASW Ohio Board of Directors. Regional and state winners will be recognized at the on Saturday, March 8, 2025.