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.

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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Award Nominations Open: Recognize Outstanding Members of our Community

Many members of our professional community have demonstrated considerable dedication, innovation and generosity during the last year.

Here’s one way for you to recognize your colleagues for their service. We’re seeking nominations for the following awards:

Ron Stratford Memorial Award
- community leaders who are not social workers may be nominated for this award
Diane Kays Memorial Award
David Connor Williams Memorial Award
Freda Vickery Award
- this award is offered biennially in even-numbered years, alternating with the Ken Belanger Award in even years

Awards will be presented at an appreciation gala dinner during National Social Work Month. Both recipients and their nominators are invited to attend in person.

» Read the award criteria

Looking for inspiration? Check out prior recipients of our awards!

Questions? Contact Tyler Colbourne at [email protected].

To submit your nomination for one of NSCSW’s awards, please complete the form below, no later than January 18, 2026.

Award Nominations Open: Recognize Outstanding Members of our Community

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