National Association of Social Workers (NASW) - Fellowships for Master's and Doctoral Students

Award for individuals, groups, or organizations advancing the public image of professional social work. Includes a $3,000 cash prize.

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DeadlineNovember 20, 2025

Award amount$4,000

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Knee/Wittman Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognition award for professional social workers with exemplary contributions in health and mental health practice over a career of at least 25 years.

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Deadline

November 20, 2025

Eligibility

Professional social worker; Exemplary contribution to health/mental health practice; At least 25 years in the field (active or retired)

Requirements

Completed nomination form; Description of nominee's lifetime achievement in health/mental health; Personal and professional attributes of the nominee; Impact of nominee's work on service delivery; Evidence of leadership, policy development, research, teaching, administration, clinical practice, or public health/community mental health programs; Three additional endorsements with support letters

Application materials

Nomination form; Support letters; Curriculum Vitae or list of awards/honors

How to apply

Submit nomination online

Important dates

Nominations due November 20, 2025; Awardees honored at NASW National Conference, June 10-13

Contact

naswfoundation@socialworkers.org; Foundation Telephone: 202-336-8298

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