Outstanding Social Worker Awards Refreshed with Two New Categories

The Outstanding Social Worker Awards (OSWA) have been expanded with the introduction of two new categories: the Social Work Leader Award and the Social Work Team Award. These additions are designed to recognize leadership excellence and the impact of collaborative efforts in addressing increasingly complex social issues. Speaking at the ceremony, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam highlighted the essential role social workers play in strengthening the nation’s social fabric. The refreshed awards aim to acknowledge the diverse contributions made by professionals across various levels of the social service sector.

• Two new award categories, the Social Work Leader Award and the Social Work Team Award, have been added to the OSWA framework.
• The Social Work Leader Award honors experienced professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and contribute to the growth of the sector.
• The Social Work Team Award recognizes the collective effectiveness of groups working together to provide comprehensive support services.
• President Tharman Shanmugaratnam emphasized that social workers must adapt to a changing landscape where social needs are becoming more multifaceted.
• The expansion brings the total number of award categories to four, including the existing Outstanding Social Worker and Promising Social Worker titles.

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