Social Worker Organization Honors Eldridge

State Sen. Jamie Eldridge, D-Acton, was named 2011 National Public Elected Official of the Year earlier this month by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

“Whether he has been working to increase the minimum wage, raise progressive revenue and close corporate tax loopholes , reduce poverty or oppose bringing casinos to Massachusetts, Sen. Eldridge has been an unyielding ally for the social worker community and is well-deserving of this national award,” said Rebekah Gewirtz, director of government relations and political action at NASW MA Chapter.

The group designates its annual award to recognize “the outstanding service and contributions, particularly in the areas of social justice, health care, education, civil and human rights, and social work practice, of one elected official in the country,” read a statement from the group.

Eldridge also received the 2011 Senator of the Year award from the MA Chapter of the NASW.

“NASW is an organization that works incredibly hard to promote social and economic justice for everyone in our commonwealth, and I’m honored to receive this award,” said Eldridge.

Information courtesy Sen. Jamie Eldridge office.

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