IDAHO CHAPTER OF NASW:   PUBLIC ELECTED OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR

         AWARD 2008

Elected officials make decisions about a broad range of issues that, when enacted into
law, represent the collective values of our society.  Of particular interest to the Idaho
social work profession are policies that affect social justice, health care, education, civil
and human rights, and social work practice.  In recognition of the responsibilities and
challenges of public service, NASW-ID established an annual award to recognize the
outstanding service and contributions of an elected Idaho official.  Special consideration
is given to social workers elected to Idaho public office.

CRITERIA

The award recipient must:

• Be an elected official serving, at the time of nomination, in Idaho public office
• Make a significant contribution to Idaho public service while in office
• Demonstrate leadership on behalf of the protection and advancement of social work practice
• Exemplify social work values and ethics

NOMINATION PROCEDURE

Chapter may nominate an NASW member by submitting six (6) copies of the following:

• Completed official nomination form
• One-page summary that describes

- Nature of leadership demonstrated on issues of concern to the social work profession and public

- Short and long term effect of his or her leadership

- How the social work profession and those served have been supported by his or her service

• Curriculum vita

• Three (3) letters of support including one letter from NASW-ID Board member