(Ottawa, Ontario) March 28, 2014 – The CASW Distinguished Service Awards are presented to remarkable social workers selected from the membership of CASW Partner organizations each March during National Social Work Month. The CASW Distinguished Service Awards serve to honour the significant contributions made by the social work profession in support of building stronger families and a more equitable Canada.
CASW is pleased to announce nationally the 2014 CASW Distinguished Service Award recipients that all received their award in celebrations held across Canada during the month of March:
Recipient Province/Territory
Charles Alexander Fraser British Columbia Association of Social Workers
J.Richard Hazel, MSW, RSW Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers
Jill Hannah-Kayes Manitoba Institute of Registered Social Workers
Albert Gauvin New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
Sharon Murphy Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers
Margaret Kennedy Prince Edward Island Association of Social Workers
Phil Matusiewisz Prince Edward Island Association of Social Workers
Diane Molloy Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers
Barb Nimco The Association of Social Workers of Northern Canada
Each 2014 CASW Distinguished Service Award recipient has provided exceptional service to the populations they serve as well as upholding and exemplifying the best of our profession.
Click here to access the profile and pictures of the 2104 CASW Distinguished Service Awards recipients on the CASW website.
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Fred Phelps, MSW, RSW
CASW, Executive Director
613-729-6668