Each year, AGESW recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of social work and aging and celebrates the achievements of its members. Nominations are now open for the following award categories:
Doctoral Student Leadership Award
The Doctoral Student Leadership Award is awarded to a doctoral student who has demonstrated outstanding service, teaching, and/or research in gerontological social work through activities on campus, in social service agencies and/or communities, in published literature, and/or at the state, national, or international levels.
Early Career Faculty Achievement Award
The Early Career Faculty Achievement Award is awarded to a faculty member who is in the early stages of career development (e.g., a tenure-track assistant professor, clinical assistant professor, or assistant professor of practice). Nominees must be within seven years of their first full-time faculty appointment at the time of nomination. Indicators may include the development of a line of scholarship in gerontological social work, a growing presence (e.g., presentations, committee participation) in local, state, national, or international organizations focused on aging issues, and demonstrated leadership in teaching or promoting age-related content within their department, school, or broader university.
Leadership Award
The Leadership Award recognizes a faculty member of any rank who has demonstrated significant leadership and contributions to the field of gerontological social work through research, teaching, service, and scholarship. Indicators may include publications, externally funded research, presentations at major conferences, leadership within professional organizations, teaching aging content in the curriculum, and mentoring students or serving as a field liaison for students who have practicum assignments working with older adults.
Career Achievement Award
The Career Achievement Award recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated a sustained record of outstanding leadership and achievement in gerontological social work over the course of their career. This individual will have made significant contributions through scholarship, research, education, service, and mentorship, including major publications, prominence in promoting gerontological education, and mentoring faculty and students interested in aging.
Nominations
Self-nominations are welcome; however, nominations from mentors, supervisors, or colleagues are encouraged. AGESW membership is not required for either nominators or nominees, but it is highly encouraged. Award recipients will be recognized at the AGESW reception at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting in November.
To submit a nomination, click here to complete the online nomination form and upload the nominee’s CV and nomination letter.
The deadline for nominations is September 30, 2026.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Christina Matz at christina.matz@bc.edu.
