2022 History
On behalf of the SWAG Committee, we extend our gratitude, appreciation, and thanks to each sponsor, vendor, attendee, and supporter of the 2022 SWAG Awards.
The Reality of the Profession The daily expectations of a social worker are high and the compensation in many ways can feel low. Every person who poured into the SWAG Awards not only helped make this day special, but helped to increase compassion satisfaction by showing appreciation for the “heart work” provided by social workers.
To Our Sponsors I am grateful for your continued belief and unwavering support in our mission to honor and celebrate the heart work of social workers.
To Our Vendors Thank you for doing your part and oftentimes going above and beyond the call of duty to make this day extra special for our social workers.
To Our Attendees Thank you for taking time out of your weekend to show up and support this important work.
To Our Committee I enjoy working with and learning from all of you. The way each of you offer your time, energy, resources, and creativity so freely to assist in the growth of the SWAG Awards is a blessing and I thank you.
To Our Awardees While one day does not capture the importance of the services you provide, we hope that honoring you and your heart work during Social Work Month can serve as a foundation of encouragement on those challenging—or, in our best social work reframing voice, “character-building”—days.
Our Core Mission
- Social workers instill hope in the midst of hopelessness.
- Bring peace when there is chaos.
- Help make life worth living.
You and your work are essential.
2022 Speakers
“Thank you for appreciating a profession that is often unnoticed or unappreciated”
“Great to finally see Social Workers represented and recognized for the work they do”
“It was a great event and one that is sorely needed. Kudos to Sharise and the planning committee!!”
“It was nice to be in a room full of many Social Work colleagues with shared education and training.”