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Phi Alpha Awards: Student Leadership, Chapter Service, Advisor of the Year

Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Work

Student Leadership Awards 

Phi Alpha Honor Society established the Student Leadership Award programs to recognize and promote outstanding student leadership consistent with the ideals and mission of Phi Alpha. The focus of the application is the student's leadership: service, impact, and commitment. Applications are submitted by the Chapter Advisor. The awards are: (1st) $1,000, (2nd) $750, and (3rd) $500. Awards are intended to help students with expenses related to their education. The first-place selection will be sponsored to attend the Phi Alpha Honor Society International Business Meeting held during the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting in the fall. Students are nominated by their Phi Alpha Chapter Advisor. Students must be active leaders of a Phi Alpha to be nominated. Winning submissions will be posted on the Phi Alpha website. Applications are due May 31st. Awards are announced by September 1st.

Eligibility

  • Application is open for all currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate Phi Alpha Members.
  • All activities described must have been completed while the student is a Phi Alpha officer and reflect leadership in Phi Alpha activities. 

Chapter Service Awards

Phi Alpha Honor Society established the Chapter Service Award program to recognize and reward chapters for outstanding service. These chapters engage in a variety of activities that promote and fulfill the core values of Phi Alpha Honor Society and the social work profession: (1) scholarship (2) profession of Social Work advancement, (3) service and (4) contribution to Phi Alpha. Four awards of $500 will be issued per year. The award can be used by the chapter to further its mission and goals. Selected chapters will also receive an engraved plaque recognizing their accomplishment. The application is submitted online by an officer in the university Phi Alpha chapter. Chapter reports will be judged on innovation, quantity, and quality of the activities chapters have carried out in these areas. The awards are presented during the Phi Alpha Honor Society Business Meeting held during the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting in the fall (October / November). The selected chapters will receive a $1,000 travel grant to attend the meeting. Winning submissions will be posted on the Phi Alpha website. Applications are due May 31 annually. The award is announced by September 1st.

Eligibility

  • Application is open to all undergraduate and graduate Phi Alpha Chapters registered with Phi Alpha Honor Society International Office.
  • All work described must have been completed during the previous 12 months, June 1 through May 31.
  • All activities must have been completed by Phi Alpha members. 

Criteria

  • It is vital that applicants specifically address the selection criteria and describe evidence supporting their claims.

Conditions

  • Chapter advisors from the winners' schools will be contacted prior to issuing funds.
  • Advisors may be contacted during the judging process.


Advisor of the Year

Phi Alpha Honor Society established the Advisor of the Year award to recognize the contributions of chapter advisors. These advisors are active in their chapters and serve as role models to students. The nominated advisor shows willingness to commit sufficient time to the organization. The nominee promotes service and academic excellence in the social work field. The application is submitted online by an officer in the university Phi Alpha chapter. The award is presented during the Phi Alpha Honor Society Business Meeting held during the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting in the fall October/November). The selected advisor will receive an all-expense paid trip to attend the meeting. Winning submissions will be posted on the Phi Alpha website. Applications are due May 31 annually. The award is announced by September 1st.

Eligibility

  • The Nominee must be a current advisor and have served as chapter advisor in good standing for at least one year.

Criteria

  • The Nominee Should Be an Advisor Who:
    • Engages with the chapter on community and university service projects
    • Models social work values and ethics
    • Displays an interest in student' personal growth and development
    • Encourages the development and growth of the local chapter
    • Coordinates chapter operation in accordance with college / university policies

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