Public Elected Official of the Year Award

Criteria

The award recipient must:

• Be an elected official serving, at the time of nomination, in public office at the local, state, or national level
• Make a significant contribution to public service while in office
• Demonstrate leadership in advancing public policy in the area of vulnerable populations, civil and human rights, or social welfare
• Demonstrate leadership on behalf of the protection and advancement of social work practice

Nomination Procedure

Chapters and individuals may nominate an elected official who meets the above criteria by submitting the following:

1. Completed official awards nomination form
2. A summary that describes:
   • What the nominee has accomplished
   • What risks the nominee took to achieve results
   • Who the beneficiaries were
3. Curriculum vita
4. Three (3) endorsements

To ensure the nominee’s eligibility, please adhere to the nomination guidelines. Use clear, concise, descriptive examples of activities and accomplishments.The National Awards Committee selects and makes recommendations to the NASW Board of Directors, which approves the award recipient.