A Celebration of the Heart
The USC School of Social Work’s signature event, A Celebration of the Heart, recognizes a distinguished community leader or organization whose actions have transformed lives (Crystal Heart); an alumnus/a whose work has changed society (W. June Simmons Distinguished Alumni Award); and a scholar whose work has achieved high social impact (Flynn Prize for Research). Proceeds support scholarships at the school. Join us for the next awards ceremony. Reserve your seat, sponsor a table, donate to the auction or place an ad in the tribute book.

California Social Work Archives Luncheon
The California Social Welfare Archives (CSWA), an organization dedicated to preserving the history of social work and social welfare in California, hosts an annual luncheon to honor social work leaders for their career accomplishments and commitment to the advancement of social welfare. The George D. Nickel Award for Outstanding Professional Services and the George D. Nickel Award for Outstanding Volunteer Services are given in memory of CSWA's founder to recognize individuals who have made notable strides toward improving social welfare.

Sarnat Endowed Lecture
The Sarnat Endowed Lectureship was created in 1986 by Rhoda G. and Dr. Bernard G. Sarnat to expand and broaden the frontiers of social work knowledge through the presentations of nationally known, interdisciplinary presenters. Rhoda Sarnat was director of field education at the USC School of Social Work from 1975 to 1981. The Sarnats are benefactors of the school and are keenly concerned with the issues affecting the social work community.

1986 – Barbara Berkman
1988 – William J. Wilson
1989 – Helen Harris Perlman
1991 – Lisbeth B. Schorr
1992 – Nancy Amidei
1993 – J. David Hawkins
1994 – Gary Rosenberg
1996 – Sheila Kammerman
1998 – Joe C.B. Leung; Alexei Stukanov; Decha Sungkawan
2000 – James Midgley
2002 – Mary Ann Test
2003 – Irwin Garfinkel
2004 – Ruth McRoy
2005 – Richard Barth
2007 – Kevin Mahoney