2026
NOMINATIONS
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR
School social workers make a meaningful difference every day—often in ways that go unseen.
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.
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.
We invite school social workers, supervisors, coordinators, administrators, teachers, parents, and colleagues to submit nominations.
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?
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
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