The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers exists to serve and protect Nova Scotians by effectively regulating the profession of social work.

As a member you have the ability to support the NSCSW in building a professional community that embodies the best of social work practice.

Ensuring Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive social work services.

Private practitioners are self-employed RSWs who are licensed to practice independently in one or more areas of specialization.

We establish, maintain, and regulate Standards of Professional Practice to ensure Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive their services.

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Announcing our award recipients

Every year Nova Scotia social workers who contribute to our profession through practice, leadership, research and education are nominated by their colleagues for our annual awards. The 2020 conference and awards banquet were cancelled, but we still recognize these outstanding members of our social work community.

Ken Belanger Memorial Award

Awarded to Jaqi Allan

Nominated by Norma Jean Profitt

David William Connors Memorial Award

Awarded to Wendy Green

Nominated by Coleen Flynn

Ron Stratford Memorial Award

Awarded to Angela Peh

Nominated by Kristyn Anderson

Profiles of award recipients will be included in the Fall issue of Connection.