Paige Johnson (right) receives her Social Work Student of the Year award from Cheryl Eberl, of the National Association of Social Workers-New York State Western Division.
Paige Johnson has received the top student award from the National Association of Social Workers-New York State Western Division.
The division’s prestigious Social Work Student of the Year citation was presented to Ms. Johnson, a senior Social Work major from Randolph, NY, at an April 9 awards ceremony at Niagara University.
In addition to demonstrating high academic success, awardees must also embody the profession's core values, which are service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person and the importance of human relationships, integrity and competence.
Paige has a bright future ahead of her in social work and is a strong asset to our profession." – Dr. Michael Clarkson-Hendrix
A Social Work Student of the Year award is presented to one student at both the undergraduate and graduate level of each school that offers bachelor’s and/or master’s degrees in social work.
Ms. Johnson has demonstrated strong leadership not only in her academic studies but has also served as president of the Social Work Club and the Phi Mu chapter of the Phi Alpha National, the social work honor society.
According to Associate Professor Michael Clarkson-Hendrix, director of the Social Work program, “Paige has a bright future ahead of her in social work and is a strong asset to our profession.”
Tammy Johnson, mother of the award recipient, introduced her daughter, describing her as demonstrating a life-long commitment to serving vulnerable children and families within her community that her professional education has amplified. Johnson's grandparents also attended the awards ceremony.
Cheryl Eberl, a member of the National Association of Social Workers-New York State Western Division’s steering committee, presented the award to Johnson.
The mission of the National Association of Social Workers-New York State Chapter is to promote and advocate for the strength, unity, identity and status of the social work profession; the enhancement of social work practice; and policies, services, and programs that promote social justice throughout New York state.
