The council of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers has awarded Wendy Keen the CASW Distinguished Service award. Throughout her years of service, she has demonstrated the best of social work practice. Her empathy, pursuit of social justice and dedication to social work has lead Wendy to many parts of Canada, where she has brought her talents for organizing and engaging organizations. Wendy, as a Registered Social Worker has been the Executive Director of a women’s shelter and in 2009 retired from the Department of Community Services as a District Manager. Wendy served as Executive Director of Family and Children Services for several years, where she demonstrated leadership in the support to families in the community. In addition, to her many contributions to the communities that she serves Wendy has served on council and the Board of Examiners of NSCSW (previously NSASW) since 1982 and has worked tirelessly to promote social work and ensure that the profession continuously works to demonstrate strong ethical standards. Wendy is very deserving of this award and the Council of the College is very privileged to award it too Wendy for her distinguished service to the profession of social work.