AASW National Excellence Awards
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- Social Worker of the Year
- Social Work Researcher of the Year
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Social Worker of the Year
- Social Work Student of the Year
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AASW National Excellence Awards
The AASW National Excellence Awards showcase social workers, researchers and students who exemplify the best of the profession’s values, achievements and accomplishments.
We know that members are doing ground-breaking and vital work. You are at the forefront of addressing society’s most pressing issues.
Nominations open annually in August and close in September with the Awards presented in November.
Why not nominate a deserving member of your profession for these most prestigious national awards? You may also self-nominate for all of the awards, except Social Work Student of the Year.

Nominations open | Monday 21 August 2023 |
Nominations close | Friday 29 September 2023 |
Award winners announced | Thursday 16 November 2023 |