Honouring Excellence in Social Work Practice
BCASW is proud to recognize the work of social workers who exemplify the best in Social Work practice.
CASW DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD (BC)
This award is granted to a BCASW member who has made a significant contribution to the profession of Social Work. The recipient of the Distinguished Service Award is usually honoured during Social Work Week, which takes place in March of each year. The deadline to receive nominations is December 31st of the previous year.
Read the list of past recipients of the CASW Distinguished Service Award (BC).
Read the Selection Criteria for nominations for the CASW Distinguished Service Award (BC).
BRIDGET MORAN AWARD
This award is granted by the Northern Branch of BCASW. The ceremony takes place during Social Work Week. Read the backgrounder here. For more information, please contact the BCASW Northern Branch Representative.
HEART OF THE GRASSLANDS AWARD
This award is granted by the Thompson/Nicola Branch of BCASW, to a social worker who holds membership in BCASW. Nominees are evaluated on their social work service to the community and the profession and the award is given for distinguished service. The deadline to receive nominations is February. The ceremony takes place during Social Work Week. For more information, please contact the BCASW Thompson/Nicola Branch Representative.
COPPER SHIELD AWARD
This award is granted by the Northwest Branch of BCASW. The ceremony takes place during Social Work Week. Read the backgrounder here. For more information, please contact the BCASW Northwest Branch Representative.
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‘A STANDING OVATION’
BCASW invites submissions to our newsmagazine, Perspectives, that highlight social workers who are exemplars of Social Work practice. We are pleased to feature them. Submissions should be 600 words or less, and can be emailed to BCASW at any time.
A number of other Branch recognition events take place within during Social Work Week, as well as at our annual Fall Conference.
Updates are posted to our website when information is received.
Celebrating Social Work
A variety of posters and promotional items are available to celebrate Social Work and promote the profession.
View them in the Publications and Resources section of our website.
