For information regarding requirements and links to complete the application, please review the file attached HERE. 

Louise Mullican Memorial Scholarship

Created in 1996, this scholarship was named after Louise Mullican, a school social worker from Rutherford County, who was a charter member of TASSW.

The amount of this award for 2026 will be $1500.

Applicant must either be an undergraduate or graduate social work student with a specific interest in School Social Work, OR an employed school social worker seeking state licensure. 

Note: All nominees must hold a student, associate or regular membership to TASSW.

Louise Mullican Memorial Scholarship Application 2026

Beverly Diane Taylor "School Social Worker of the Year" Award

Like the scholarship, this award was created in 1996, being first awarded in 1997.

This award recognizes a TASSW member who has significantly impacted students, families, and schools. For a member to be nominated, they must be a certified and licensed school social worker, have at least 3 years of employment as a SSW in Tennessee, and be a TASSW member in good standing for at least 2 consecutive years.

TASSW members may nominate fellow members by submitting the form below to the email address listed on the form.

Beverly Diane Taylor School Social Worker of the Year Application 2026

Beverly Diane Taylor "Friend to Children" Award

The “Friend To Children” Award originally began as an award to a Tennessee legislator who focused special attention on social welfare issues. Now, it is presented each year to any Tennessean who is not a social worker, but who has, nevertheless, worked to improve the lives of Tennessee school children. This recipient may have achieved these improvements through a direct-service agency, through a charity aimed at children, or through the promotion of child focused, public policy. 

Beverly Diane Taylor "Friend to the Children" Nomination 2026

TASSW 2026 Award and Scholarship Winners