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NASW-LA Annual Leadership Awards

Chapter Awards Nominations Now Open November 1st - December 1st!

We are excited to announce that nominations for the 2025 NASW-LA Chapter Awards are now open! Help us recognize and celebrate outstanding social work leaders in your community by submitting a nomination today.

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION HERE

All Chapter Awardees will be honored in person at the 2026 NASW-LA Annual Conference in Baton Rouge, March 18–20, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their achievements with peers from across the state. Don’t miss the chance to shine a spotlight on the incredible work happening in Louisiana!

You can view the nomination guidelines here, and below you’ll find descriptions and criteria for each open award category.
Important note: All nominations must be submitted by an active NASW member.

Awards Categories/Criteria:

2024 Chapter Award Winners

Lifetime Achievement Award - Marlene Lucas

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Organization/Agency of the Year - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Information Center of Louisiana, Inc.

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Outstanding BSW Student of the Year - Caroline Garrett

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Outstanding MSW Student of the Year - Kai'Daryia Jackson

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Public Citizen of the Year - Phyllis Coleman Mouton

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Public Elected Official of the Year - Ed Larvadian III

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Champion of Social Work Award - Senator Joseph Bouie

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Presidents Award - Ayn W. Stehr

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2024 Region Award Winners

Alexandria Region

Ed Larvadian III – Public Elected Official of the Year

Baton Rouge Region

Renee Chatelain – Public Citizen of the Year

Lafayette Region

Phyllis Coleman Mouton – Public Citizen of the Year

Constance Konikoff – Lifetime Achievement Award

Florida Parishes Region

Caroline Garrett – Outstanding BSW Student of the Year

Lake Charles Region

Lacitta Diana Lavergne – Public Citizen of the Year

Monroe Region

Kai'Daryia Jackson – Outstanding MSW Student of the Year

2023 Chapter Award Winners

Dorothy Schenthal Leadership Award - Ronald P. McClain

Social Worker of the Year Award - Gina Rossi

MSW Student of the Year Award - Brittney Moore

Agency of the Year Award - Beacon Community Connections

AWARD WINNERS BY YEAR