Architect of social work professional standards

Dedicated to human rights and dignity

Respected clinician, teacher and advocate for social justice

Innovator in child sexual abuse identification and treatment

Champion of the working class and urban living visionary

Dedicated his life to serving others

Shaper of social work education

Pioneer in child abuse identification and intervention

Formulated theory of social distance out of his interest in racial relations

International leader and crusader for human dignity

Pioneer in public health social work and in the development of professional standards

Leader, advocate and inspirational speaker

Significantly contributed to the field and profession of social welfare as a private citizen

Exemplary builder of health and human care programs

Inspirational work with elders and the aging process

Innovative voice for multigenerational populations

Strong advocate for underserved children with behavioral health issues and innovative developer culturally-appropriate programs

Exemplary role model for blending academic, government and community work

Respected advocate for the importance of social work accreditation

Championed child welfare regulations and protective services through licensing

Inspirational leader devoted to the needs of underserved populations

Exceptional leader and practitioner in counseling and educational services

Revered leader bringing people together for productive action

Committed to securing basic rights plus fair and equal access to services for the LGBTQ community

Committed to advancing social welfare through political leadership

Model-establishing leader in elder health care center program management

Pioneer in social work practice in the field of addiction

Social work education leader and staunch advocate for underserved populations and Latino civil rights

Passionate Latino community leader

NASW and CalSWEC Leader who Shaped Practice, Policy, and Education to Improve Social Work in Rural Communities

Established strong foundation for mental health and community organization practice as well as gerontology education

Inspirational leader focused on social justice for everyone

Transformational leader and strategic visionary for social work education, government and nonprofits

Respected social worker, educator, minister and university administrator

Influenced international nature of social reform

A pioneer and leader in civil rights and philanthropy

Highly regarded scholar, educator and child welfare advocate

Valued advocate for social research and policy

Clinician, educator, and researcher who transformed social work and hospice and palliative care

Pioneer social worker and dedicated educator and mentor

Transformational leader in social workers’ education, professional associations, and influence on policy

Role model for elder care advocacy.

Advanced many causes and significantly influenced social work education

Humanitarian service for troubled youth and the military

Champion for social diversity and justice committed to educating and serving the underrepresented

Compassionate and dedicated humanitarian

Political activist child welfare advocate

Exemplary social work values and internationally recognized

Passionate advocate for reform to better serve families

One of the world's leading authorities on race and ethnic relations

Pioneer in serving the aging population and their families

Child welfare advocate, program trailblazer and social work training innovator

Expert and educator in child custody mediation and collaborative divorce

Innovative field work educator and advocate for diversity

State and national political leader and advocate for vulnerable and underserved populations in California

Academic and community leader with extraordinary impact on Latino empowerment, social justice, and the profession

Educator promoting the development of Latina social workers

Leader in expanding veterans' services

Epitomizes the social worker in high levels of government services

When freed, this ex-slave advanced the tradition of philanthropy and volunteerism

Beloved contributor to the framework of the social work profession

Inspirational leader and advocate for social justice

Native American activist and crusader for human dignity

Distinguished teacher with special expertise in child welfare

Tireless advocate for the Asian-American community

Social Justice Advocate, Feminist, Prison Abolitionist

Beloved teacher, leader, activist and an inspiration to many

Trailblazing scholar, mental health services provider and community activist

Committed to social justice, equality, and education and services for oppressed and marginalized communities

Distinguished educator, practitioner, and intercultural bridge-builder who has promoted social change

One of the nation's most innovative philanthropic grantmakers

Innovator in improving child welfare system policy and practice with data-driven research

Advanced resolution of social issues and improved social work professional standards from the private business world

Demonstrated social work practice with diverse ethnic and low-income populations

Social work practitioner, professor and social justice advocate

Passionate contributor to social group work theory

Pioneer in inspiring gerontological social work

Devoted to changing the face of social work in Northern California

Leader in social work education, administration and social justice advocacy

Selfless and staunch client advocate, ethical role model and legal pioneer

Social work research scholar and administrator

Inspirational promoter for children and family welfare

Influential supporter for Central Valley social services

Advocate for innovations in adoption and child welfare, particularly for minority families

Created the widely-emulated model of preventive casework

Advocate for human rights and social justice

Social justice and civil rights advocate, author and consultant

Pioneer human services worker and trailblazer

Dedicated human services worker and trailblazer

Innovator in social services for the Latino community

Role model in development and delivery of wide-ranging, high impact, culturally-sensitive programs

Exceptional practitioner, educator, and advocate for disability awareness and rights

Renowned leader for adult mentally ill and patient rights

Dedicated family therapist and compassionate humanist

Influential administrator at all public sector levels who advanced considerable legislation, especially in adoptions

Activist who challenged discrimination against women and broke down barriers for African American women in positions of authority in the boardroom

Innovator and leader in health promotion and health care delivery programs for seniors

Pioneering field work consultant and beloved mentor to hundreds of Latino MSW students

Outreach to the most disadvantaged

Leader in social work practice, research and education

Purposeful man with remarkable achievements

Driving force for civil rights paving the way for progress

Extraordinary macro social worker committed to advancing health policies and promoting environmental justice

State and national leader in academic, professional and policy arenas in the field of aging

Inspirational leader and advocate for civil rights and justice

Internationally recognized researcher, author and educator on the effects of divorce on children and families.

Gifted theoretician, educator and staff trainer

Leader and advocate for community-based services.

Grassroots scholar devoted to improving child welfare.

Mastermind of California schools of social work

Activist for social reform and international peace

Distinguished leader in the State Assembly spearheading legislation for civil rights protection and improvements for vulnerable populations

Vigilant role model for civil and constitutional rights

Role model for Asian women everywhere