Biennial Conference

2025 Conference Anchorage NASW AK Unity Coming together to unify communities one person at a time

NASW Alaska 2025 Conference

September 25-27th
University of Alaska Anchorage

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Earn up to 20 Continuing Education Credits

Key Takeaways

  • NASW-AK is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrating evidence-based practices into the field of social work
  • The dedication of social workers to excellence in doing good and doing right is shaping the future of our profession

Hotel and Travel

Aloft Hotel

Start Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

End Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Cut off: date July 27, 2025

Hotel offering your special group rate:

  • Aloft Anchorage for 289.00 USD per night

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Alaska Airlines Discount Code

Meeting Name: NASW 2025 

Meeting Fare Code: ECMO245 

Not Included: Prudhoe Bay, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico or Central America  

Beginning Travel Date: September 20, 2025

Last Travel Date: October 4, 2025

Blackout Dates: None

Call for Nominations for 2025 Awards

As a way to celebrate social work, the Alaska Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers selects recipients for the Social Worker of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Legislator of the Year, and BSW and MSW Students of the Year awards. We do this to recognize and honor individuals for their contributions to the profession of social work and to society. This is your chance to recognize leaders who demonstrate bold vision, dedication, and extraordinary impact. Whether it’s a colleague, a mentor, or even yourself, nominate someone whose accomplishments deserve to be celebrated!

  • Social Worker of the Year
  • Public Citizen of the Year
  • Legislator of the Year
  • Students of the Year (BSW & MSW)
  • Agency of the Year

These awards honor those who have made a lasting impact, pushing boundaries and shaping the future of our industry. Your nominations will help elevate these exceptional leaders and their game-changing contributions. We believe every leader has a story worth telling, and we want to hear about the extraordinary individuals who have inspired you. So, whether you're nominating someone else or putting yourself forward, don't let this opportunity pass by! Nominations now open....awards will be presented in-person at the Biennial Conference held at UAA in Anchorage, AK on Saturday September 27th, 2025 at noon. Nominations may only be made by NASW-AK Chapter members.