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Student Spotlight Award

Each semester, the Grace Abbott School of Social Work formally recognizes at least one student from each program level: BSSW, MSW Foundation, and MSW Advanced Standing. The official title of this recognition is the “GASSW Student Spotlight Award.” Nominations are accepted each semester; they should be fun and take very little time! These spotlight awards are a way to bring celebration and support to a student who stands out in some particular way. Perhaps they are continually engaged and motivated in class; they go above and beyond in service activities or assignments; exceed expectations in practicum or general interactions with peers/colleagues/instructors. Selected students receive a swag bag filled with GASSW branded items and a personalized award certificate signed by their program coordinator and our Director. Additionally, they will be featured in the CPACS newsletter, CPCAS electronic displays, and our social media.

Recent Awards

Fall 2022: Danielle Peterson (BSSW), Sorcha Hay (BSSW), Dylan Lemke (BSSW), Zoe Whelan (BSSW), Samuel Gomez-Vazquez (BSSW), Joe Williams-Greenberg (MSW), and Sarah Guyette (MSW)

Spring 2022: Kayla Allmendinger (MSW), Nikki West (MSW), Elizabeth Yunker (MSW), Marie Carter (BSSW), Rachel Reide (BSSW), Demarion Mapp (MSW), and Samantha Kaase (MSW)

Fall 2021: Alecia Keller (BSSW), Kit Dawdy (BSSW), Dan Kreuzberg (MSW), Nancy Ehlers (MSW), and Grace Nelson (MSW)

Spring 2021: Julia Young (BSSW), Katie Lorenzen (MSW), and Lindsay Linson (MSW)

Fall 2020: Heather Spaur (MSW)

Support our students!

Nominating a social work student for the GASSW Student Spotlight Award is easy. Contact Student Services Associate, Sonia Carbonell for more information.

Nominate a student!

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