Alumnus named Social Worker of the Year

Thomas E. McNally, WMU alumnus and social worker at Healthy Highs Unlimited, LLC, was named 2018 Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers. He received the award at the 2018 Legislative Education & Advocacy Day Conference in Lansing.

The Social Worker of the Year Award is presented to an individual who has made a demonstrable difference in such areas as: advocacy for clients, social policy, social work practice, program development, administration, and research.

In 2013, McNally received the Outstanding Youth Advocate Award from the NASW. He has also previously received the State of Michigan School Social Worker of the Year award.