Awards

The purpose of the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE) Awards Program is to support the professional development of doctoral students and bring visibility to their research and service. Both of these speak to our mission to advance excellence in doctoral education in social work.

Awards Presented at the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Program Meeting

Student Award for Leadership & Service in Social Work
Student Award for Teaching in Social Work
Faculty Award for Educational Leadership in Social Work Doctoral Education

Awards Presented at the Society of Social Work and Research (SSWR) Annual Conference

Student Award for Social Work Research
Donna Harrington Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring Social Work Doctoral Students
Faculty Award for Early Career Achievement in Social Work Doctoral Education

Nomination/Application Deadlines

Applications/Nominations for awards announced at the SSWR Annual Conference during the GADE Reception will open on September 15 and close on October 31 at 11:59pm Eastern annually.
Applications/Nominations for awards announced at the CSWE Annual Program Meeting during the GADE/CSWE Doctoral Student Networking Breakfast will open on March 15 and close on May 1 at 11:59pm Eastern annually.