Hall of Distinction

Last Name, First Name	Year honored	Summary

Alexander, Chauncey		A social work icon
Augenbraun, Bernice	2004	Respected clinician, teacher and advocate for social justice
Bartlett, Dana		Champion of the working class and urban living visionary
Benedetto, Bob	2003	Dedicated his life to serving others
Bogardus, Emory	2002	Formulated theory of social distance out of his interest in racial relations
Brigham, Thomas	2003	International leader and crusader for human dignity
Buben, Zdenka	2002	A pioneer in public health social work and in the development of professional standards
Buck, Marsena		Leader, advocate and inspirational speaker
Bullis, Gardner	2002	Significantly contributed to the field and profession of social welfare as a private citizen
Carter, Genevieve	2003	Inspirational work with elders and the aging process
Chernin, Milton	2002	Exemplary role model for blending academic, government and community work
Chickering, Martha	2003	Respected advocate for the importance of social work accreditation
Class, Norris	2002	Championed child welfare regulations and protective services through licensing
Feldman, Frances		Influential educator, researcher, consultant and advisor
Feldman, Al	2003	Established strong foundation for mental health and community organization practice as well as gerontology education
Friedlander, Walter	2003	Influenced international nature of social reform
Herman, Elsie	2004	Pioneer social worker and dedicated educator and mentor
Johnson, Arlien	2002	Advanced many causes and significantly influenced social work education
Jones, Myldred	2005	Humanitarian service for troubled youth and the military
Kitano, Harry	2003	One of the world's leading authorities on race and ethnic relations
Kleiner, Rose	2004	A pioneer in serving the aging population and their families
Mackey, Anita		Leader in expanding veterans' services
Maldonado, Joe	2002	Epitomizes the social worker in high levels of government services
Mason, Biddy	2002	When freed, this ex-slave advanced the tradition of philanthropy and volunteerism
Mendez, Margarita	2003	Inspirational leader and advocate for social justice
Miller, Dorothy	2004	Native American activist and crusader for human dignity
Morales, Royal	2004	Beloved teacher, leader, activist and an inspiration to many
Nickel, George	2002	Advanced resolution of social issues and improved social work professional standards from the private business world
Nishinaka, George	2002	Demonstrated social work practice with diverse ethnic and low-income populations
O'Day, Mary	2003	A pioneer in inspiring gerontological social work
Rapoport, Lydia	2002	Created the widely-emulated model of preventive casework
Robinson, Elizabeth	2003	A pioneer human services worker and trailblazer
Robinson, Effie	2004	Dedicated human services worker and trailblazer
Satir, Virginia	2003	Dedicated family therapist and compassionate humanist
Schottland, Charles	2002	Influential administrator at all public sector levels who advanced considerable legislation, especially in adoptions
Solis, Faustina		Outreach to the most disadvantaged
Specht, Harry	2003	A purposeful man with remarkable achievements
Traylor, Lorenzo	2004	Inspirational leader and advocate for civil rights and justice
Witte, Ernest		Mastermind of California schools of social work
Workman, Mary		Activist for social reform and international peace