Awards
Yearly Recognition Awards
Field Training Awards
Outstanding Field Instructor
Outstanding BSW Student
Outstanding MSW Student
Distinguished Service Award
Outstanding Agency Award
Alumni Awards
Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Outstanding Alumni Award
Pete Suazo Social Justice Awards
Graduation Awards
Connie Mortensen Woolsey Memorial Award
This award is presented to a person with professional promise in the fields of health and mental health. The award was
established through a gift from Dr. Carl Woolsey in memory of his wife.
James Garland Woolsey Memorial Award
This award is presented to a student with professional promise in the fields of health and rehabilitation. The award was
established by Dr. Carl Woolsey in memory of his son.
Blanche Schowcroft Willey Award
Given to three students who show excellence and professional promise in social work practice, the award was established
by the Willey family in the memory of Blanch Willey.
Sharon Goodwill Memorial Award
Two awards are given to students who show excellence in the field of mental health. The award was established by Mr. and
Mrs. Wilford Goodwill in memory of their daughter.
Social Work Faculty Award
Awarded to two MSW students and one BSW student for outstanding scholarship and promise. These students are nominated by
college faculty and funded by their donation.
Edward Yukio Okazaki Award
This award is given to a student who demonstrates achievement and promise in gerontology. The award was established by
family and friends of Edward Y. Okazaki in his memory.
Belle S. Spafford Award
Given to a student who demonstrates achievement and promise in the endeavor to improve the lives of women. The award was
established with funds from the Belle S. Spafford Endowed Chair.

