2026
NOMINATIONS
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR
School social workers make a meaningful difference every day—often in ways that go unseen.
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Through advocacy, crisis support, relationship-building, prevention, collaboration, and showing up for students and families in moments that matter, school social workers help create safer, healthier, and more supportive school communities across Utah.
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USSWA’s School Social Worker of the Year recognition honors a school social worker who is making a lasting impact in their school community and helping students feel seen, supported, and hopeful.
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We invite school social workers, supervisors, coordinators, administrators, teachers, parents, and colleagues to submit nominations.
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​Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible impact school social workers are making across Utah.
Nomination Prompt:
How has this school social worker planted “seeds of hope” in the lives of students, families, or your school community?
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You may share:
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A story or meaningful example
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The impact they’ve had on students or staff
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What makes their work stand out
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The ways they support connection, belonging, growth, or healing in their school community
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Eligibility
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Nominees must be current USSWA members to be considered.
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Nominations may be submitted by colleagues, administrators, teachers, parents, supervisors, coordinators, or fellow school social workers.
Recognition
Selected recipients will be recognized by USSWA through:
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A school-based recognition visit and gift
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Social media recognition
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Recognition at the USSWA Conference