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Events Calendar<\/a> BUSSW Emerging Professional Award<\/strong> The Ken Schulman BUSSW Spirit Award<\/strong> Hubie Jones Urban Service Award<\/strong> Outstanding Contributions to the School of Social Work<\/strong> Outstanding Career in Social Work<\/strong> Check out our photo gallery from the event\u00a0<\/span><\/a>here and view past events below.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This award acknowledges and honors a BUSSW graduate who, throughout their career (minimum twenty years), has consistently demonstrated exceptional contributions to the profession and the community-at-large.<\/p>\n Nominators are asked to give examples of the nominee\u2019s contributions throughout their career in any or all aspects of social work practice including advocacy; clinical practice with individuals, families, and\/or groups; education; community organization; administration; program development; research; public policy; and social planning.<\/p>\n This award acknowledges and honors BUSSW faculty and staff whose contributions to social work education have been outstanding. It is understood that the nominee has been actively involved in social work education at Boston University through one or more of the following: teaching, supervision, consultation, research, administration, staff support, and\/or scholarship.<\/p>\n Nominators are asked to give concrete examples of the nominee\u2019s contributions to the School in any or all of the following areas: This award, which recognizes the many contributions of Dean Emeritus Hubie Jones, acknowledges and honors a BUSSW graduate who actively pursues the urban mission and goals of the School through their practice of social work.<\/p>\n Nominators are asked to give concrete examples of how the nominee has put into practice the urban mission and goals of the School by furthering social and economic justice; empowering oppressed groups; building on the strengths of children, families, communities, and organizations; demonstrating leadership in a complex multicultural society; demonstrating skills needed to mediate conflicts brought about by social, racial, and economic inequity in the urban environment; and\/or by advocating for the recognition of emerging fields of practice and job opportunities for social work professionals.<\/p>\n This award is named for Ken Schulman, our former associate dean for enrollment services and alumni relations who epitomized the School of Social Work\u2019s community and spirit throughout his career and left behind a legacy of kindness and compassion towards students, alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as enduring enthusiasm, passion, and commitment to BUSSW. The nominee may be a member of the faculty, staff, student body, or alumni.<\/span><\/p>\n Please provide a concrete example of the nominee\u2019s BUSSW spirit that highlights their commitment to the School through community engagement, acting as an ambassador of the School, and uplifting the spirit of the BUSSW community.<\/span><\/p>\n Areas of contribution may include:<\/span><\/p>\n The BUSSW Emerging Professional Award\u00a0acknowledges and honors a recent BUSSW graduate (maximum five years post-graduation) who has demonstrated exceptional contributions to the profession and the community at large. Nominators are asked to provide one concrete example of the nominee\u2019s contributions throughout their career in any or all aspects of social work practice including:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n<\/div>\nAlumni Association Awards<\/h3>
Congratulations to our 2024 award winners:<\/h5>\n
\nAmanda McGerigle (SSW\u201915)<\/p>\n
\nMadi Wachman (SSW’14)<\/p>\n
\nJackie Borne (SSW\u201900)<\/p>\n
\nCynthia Bramble-Daley (SSW\u201985)<\/p>\n
\nDanielle Ferrier (SSW\u201999)<\/p>\n\n
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Award Categories<\/h3>
Outstanding Career in Social Work<\/h2>\n
Outstanding Contributions to the School of Social Work<\/h5>\n
\na. Social work education in the development of knowledge (through research), the dissemination of knowledge (through teaching), and\/or scholarship or administration.
\nb. Demonstration of exceptional effectiveness, gaining respect and admiration of colleagues, alumni, and\/or students.
\nc. Putting into practice the School\u2019s urban mission and goals.
\nd. Providing exceptional staff support that benefits the BUSSW community–faculty, staff, alumni, and\/or students.<\/p>\nThe Hubie Jones Urban Service Award<\/h5>\n
The Ken Schulman BUSSW Spirit Award<\/h5>\n
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The BUSSW Emerging Professional Award<\/h5>\n
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