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ISSWA recognizes two school social workers each year based on nominations received, including the Iowa School Social Worker of the Year and Leahgreta Spears Career Achievement Award.
ISSWA also recognizes a non-school social worker each year based on nominations who exemplifies the qualities of a school social worker in a different field:
- Past Advocate of Student Award Recipients (Historically the Friend of Children Award)
ISSWA recognizes a Legislator or Legislative Advocate who supports youth, education, mental health, and/or school social work to receive the Legislator of the Year Award.
Congratulations to our 2024 ISSWA Award Recipients:Perla Greenwood - Iowa School Social Worker of the YearTasha Zarghami - Student Advocate of the Year AwardSUE CAHILL - LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD IN MEMORY OF SUSAN SMOLIKHAGEN - LEAHGRETA SPEARS CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD These well-deserved recipients were recognized at the Awards Banquet at our 2024 ISSWA Annual Conference for their dedication to serving home, school & community. Right: Photos of the ISSWA 2020 ISSWA Award Recipients |