Congratulations to the 2026 NASW Ohio Awardees!
Congratulations to our NASW Ohio Award Winners!
Region 5 Lifetime Achievement Award
Jacquelyn Meshelemiah, BSSW ’90, MSW ’91, PhD ’95
Region 3 Lifetime Achievement Award
Gary Dick, PhD ’00
Region 3 Social Worker of the Year
Bryanta Spencer, BSSW ’10
Region 4 Emerging Leader
Faith Mundy, MSW Student
Region 5 Emerging Leader
Joanna Orozco, BSSW ’11, MSW ’12
Region 5 Outstanding Service to NASW
Dr. Renda Ross, MSW ’86
Region 6 Outstanding Service to NASW
Linda Helm, PhD ’14
Region 6 Student of the Year
Sophie Gephardt
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