SWAG: Social Worker Appreciation of Greatness Awards

09/25/2025

We’re officially in the countdown!🥳🥳
Just over 1 week left to nominate a social worker or organization for the 6th Annual SWAG Awards.

Let's give these social workers their flowers for all they do💐💐

Www.theswagawards.com/nominate

09/23/2025

Hear from former SWAG Awardee Johnnie Geathers as he shares what it meant to be recognized for his heart work. 💛

Now it’s your turn—nominate a social worker or organization in Western PA who deserves the spotlight!

📝 Nominate here: www.theswagawards.com/nominate
⏰ Deadline: October 3, 2025

09/20/2025

Nominations for the 6th Annual SWAG Awards are still open!
Nominate a social worker or organization in Western Pennsylvania today

Www.theswagawards.com/nominate

Nominations are open for the 6th Annual SWAG: Social Worker Appreciation of Greatness Awards Awards
This year’s categories honor:

Social workers who exemplify servant leadership, advocacy, community healing, and innovation.
Organizations creating lasting change and centering the wellness of both employees and communities.
The beloved There for Me Award, celebrating the incredible supporters who stand behind social workers as they serve.
📅 Nominations: Sept 2 – Oct 3, 2025
🏆 Celebration: March 7, 2026 | Sheraton Station Square

Please share with your networks and consider nominating a deserving social worker or organization: https://www.theswagawards.com/nominate

09/16/2025

Social Workers Are Everywhere!

Do you know a social worker in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas making a difference in education, mental health, healthcare, financial services, hospice care, child welfare, government, entrepreneurship—or any other field? Now’s your chance to recognize their impact!

✨ New this year: You can also nominate an organization that employs social workers and has a long-standing commitment to community healing, innovation, and employee well-being.

📝 Nominate a social worker or organization today!
⏰ All nominations must be submitted by October 3, 2025

https://www.theswagawards.com/nominate

09/11/2025

📣 Nominations are OPEN!
Know a social worker (or organization) making a real impact? 💛
Nominate them today ➡️ www.theswagawards.com/nominate

Let’s celebrate the heart work that keeps our communities strong. ✨

09/09/2025

Who’s the social worker (or organization) that made an impact in your life? 💛

Maybe it was…
✔️ The social worker who truly saw you.
✔️ The colleague who reminded you to set boundaries.
✔️ The organization that didn’t just talk about wellness, but lived it.

That’s the kind of heart work the SWAG Awards celebrate.

Since 2020, nearly 100 social workers and organizations have been nominated and recognized — simply because someone took a moment to honor them.

📅 Nominations close October 3. Don’t wait!
Nominate today: Nominate a Social Worker or Organization

www.theswagawards.com/nominate

09/02/2025

🎉 It’s Time! Nominations Are OPEN for the 6th Annual SWAG Awards 🏆

Every day, social workers across Western PA show up with compassion, courage, and commitment. Too often their heart work goes unseen. The SWAG (Social Worker Appreciation of Greatness) Awards are here to change that. 💙

✨ This is your chance to spotlight a social worker or organization making a real impact.

Nominate someone who embodies:
✔️ Servant Leadership
✔️ Advocacy & Social Justice
✔️ Community Healing
✔️ Innovation & Impact

🌟 NEW THIS YEAR → Legacy of Heart & Impact Award honoring organizations with 10+ years of service that employ social workers and put both community and employee well-being first.

➡️ Submit here: https://www.theswagawards.com/nominate
Let’s lift up the people and organizations that make Western PA stronger. Who will you nominate?

08/12/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Staunton Farm Foundation back as a Friends of SWAG Sponsor for the 4th time!

Their ongoing support of the Social Worker Appreciation of Greatness (SWAG) Awards isn’t just a boost for our event—it’s a powerful statement that the heart work of social workers matters.

From behind-the-scenes advocacy to everyday service in the trenches, these incredible professionals deserve to be seen, celebrated, and sustained. And Staunton Farm Foundation has stood with us in that mission year after year. 🙌🏾

We can’t wait to honor greatness together at the 6th Annual SWAG Awards! 🫶🏾

📩 Want to join the celebration or become a sponsor? Visit www.theswagawards.com to get involved.

08/11/2025

In 2023, Dr. Aliya Durham, faculty at Pitt’s School of Social Work received a SWAG Award.
In this clip, she opens up about what it felt like to be nominated and recognized for her work… surprising, humbling, and unforgettable.

📣 Nominations for the 2026 SWAG Awards open September 2, 2025
🌐 www.theswagawards.com

08/01/2025

📣 We’re one month out!
Nominations for the 6th Annual SWAG Awards open on September 2nd! 💛

This year we’re celebrating the heart work of social workers across Western PA with:

✨ Entrepreneur of the Year
✨ Lifetime Achievement
✨ NEW: SWAG Legacy of Heart & Impact Award – honoring an organization that has been showing up for 10+ years, employs social workers, and prioritizes both their teams and the communities they serve.

Know someone who deserves their flowers? 🌸 Stay tuned!

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