Grace Wach

Employee of the Quarter American Red Cross - Western New York Region Oct 2022

Senior Staff Award Katahdin Area Council-Boy Scouts of America Aug 2016 Embodied values of Scout Oath and Law. Expressed enthusiasm, professionalism, and leadership in daily activities.

Rho Kappa Member Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society-University at Buffalo School of Social Work Chapter May 2016 The competitive membership of the University at Buffalo's Rho Kappa chapter requires a GPA of 3.95 or better within the School of Social Work Program. I was inducted to the fifth class of Honor Society Students within the graduate program.

Nazareth College NASW Student of the Year Genesee Valley Division of National Association of Social Work May 2015 Student of the Year Award:"The NASW-NYS Social Work Student of the Year Award is presented to a Masters or Baccalaureate level social work student who has demonstrated academic excellence and personifies the values of the Social Work Profession as defined by the NASW Code of Ethics. The Student selected will have demonstrated leadership skills and interest in community involvement within the University or greater community setting. The student’s work or volunteer interest should… Show more Student of the Year Award:"The NASW-NYS Social Work Student of the Year Award is presented to a Masters or Baccalaureate level social work student who has demonstrated academic excellence and personifies the values of the Social Work Profession as defined by the NASW Code of Ethics. The Student selected will have demonstrated leadership skills and interest in community involvement within the University or greater community setting. The student’s work or volunteer interest should demonstrate contributions through community involvement which make a difference in the lives of others, through the use of social work skills and abilities; commitment to advocacy; and improving the quality of life for others."*as noted by National Association of Social Work award letter Show less

Pi Gamma Mu Member New York Phi Chapter May 2015 Pi Gamma Mu membership requires a student to be in the top 35% of their class, specifically within the social science fields. This society focuses on the importance of high academic achievement, professional development, and collaboration with colleagues within the social science field. Pi Gamma Mu is the "oldest and preeminent honor society in the social sciences". *as noted by http://www.pigammamu.org/pgm.html