The work of professional social workers who have made enormous contributions to the field through various means such as scholarship activities research practice and organisation development is recognised through several social work awards in India.
Here are the 10 social work awards in India:
- NAPSWI LifeTime Achievement Awards
Lifetime achievement has been instituted by the National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI) in compliance with its Aims and Objectives under the Memorandum of Association of NAPSWI constitution which states that NAPSWI will initiate measures aimed at providing scholarships awards recognitions and improving working conditions and conditions for social work professionals. Source
- Padma Bhushan Padma Vibhushan Padma Shri awards
The Padma Awards are one of Indias highest civilian distinctions presented annually on the eve of Republic Day. Padma Vibhushan (for extraordinary and distinguished service) Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher degree) and Padma Shri (distinguished service) are the three categories of awards. Source
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Indias top civilian award for children the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar formerly known as the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement is presented yearly by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
There are two categories for the award: The Bal Kalyan Puraskar is awarded to individuals or groups who have made exceptional contributions to child development child protection or child welfare. Bal Shakti Puraskar is given to Indian citizens under the age of 18 for outstanding success in the disciplines of innovation academic excellence social service arts and culture bravery or athletics. Source
- Nari Shakti Puraskar
The Nari Shakti Puraskar is an annual honour granted by Indias Ministry of Women and Child Development to women or organisations that support the cause of womens empowerment. It is given by the president of India on International Womens Day March 8 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. It is the highest civilian distinction for women in India. Source
- Indian Social Impact Awards
Social Impact Awards 2023 is an initiative of Indian CSR Awards sponsored by Brand Honchos a powerpacked event to acknowledge and felicitate those Social Leaders Thought Leaders Organisations Institutes NGOs and Individuals who are making a positive social impact or Positive change in the society by abolishing/minimizing inhuman practises such as discrimination/inequality among humans based on (religion caste gender and wealth) depriving "the poor" from the necessities. Source
- Social Service Award
The social service award recognises the creative achievements and contributions of individuals both male and female public service organisations and nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) that lead to a more effective and responsive public administration in society thereby promoting the role professionalism and visibility of public service. Source
- Plan Impact Awards 2022
The Plan India Impact Awards were created to celebrate and motivate lastmile champions to continue their lifechanging efforts as well as to reinforce and duplicate their best practices for improved programme delivery and sustainable development across the country. Source
- Yatan Awards
This award honours womens achievements in education entrepreneurship homemaking innovation social causes sports journalism art and culture beauty fashion media interior design cuisine and hospitality healthcare advertising and other fields. Source
- Pride of India Awards
*Pride of India Awards* is a SAIARD initiative to honour some of our countrys most renowned persons and institutions in acknowledgement and admiration of their contributions to our society in their respective disciplines and to make India proud. Source
- Recognition Awards
The NASW Foundation Awards which include the Knee/Wittman Health and Mental Health Achievement Awards and the International Rhoda G. Sarnat Award recognise excellent achievements and important contributions to the social work field. Source