Student earns Social Work Award

Congratulations to first-year-year Bachelor of Social Work student, Melanie-Anne Lingenfelter, from North Bay, who has been selected to receive the 2015 Annual Student Membership Award of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).
The OSAW commented that Lingenfelter’s submission reflected that she has already demonstrated her involvement with and commitment to the social work profession, and that they are optimistic about her future contribution.

The award provides a free, one-year membership in OASW.

The OASW is the voice of social workers in Ontario. OASW is a voluntary, provincial, non-profit bilingual association for social workers. All practicing members have a university degree in social work at the bachelor's, master's or doctoral level.

Incorporated in 1964, OASW has over 5000 members and 15 branches across the province. OASW speaks on behalf of the interests and concerns of social workers. OASW advocates for the improvement of social policies and programs directly affecting social work clients and social work practice, develops role statements and position papers related to professional practice, publishes an online provincial newsmagazine and numerous branch newsletters, and provides direct services to its members.