Inducted in 2006
Architect of social work professional standards

Inducted 2019
Dedicated to social justice for immigrants and farm workers

Inducted 2011
Dedicated to human rights and dignity

Inducted 2004
Respected clinician, teacher and advocate for social justice

Inducted 2015
Innovator in child sexual abuse identification and treatment

Inducted 2005
Champion of the working class and urban living visionary

Inducted 2003
Dedicated his life to serving others

Inducted 2021
Dedicated and influential figure in California's social work arena

Inducted 2020
Author, university professor and co-founder of the National Association of Black Social Workers

Inducted 2016
Shaper of social work education

Inducted 2012
Pioneer in child abuse identification and intervention

Inducted 2002
Formulated theory of social distance out of his interest in racial relations

Inducted 2019
Tireless advocate for disadvantaged children and their families

Inducted 2003
International leader and crusader for human dignity

Inducted 2002
Pioneer in public health social work and in the development of professional standards

Inducted 2005
Leader, advocate and inspirational speaker

Inducted 2002
Significantly contributed to the field and profession of social welfare as a private citizen

Inducted 2016
Exemplary builder of health and human care programs

Inducted 2003
Inspirational work with elders and the aging process

Inducted 2007
Innovative voice for multigenerational populations

Inducted 2013
Strong advocate for underserved children with behavioral health issues and innovative developer culturally-appropriate programs

Inducted 2002
Exemplary role model for blending academic, government and community work

Inducted 2003
Respected advocate for the importance of social work accreditation

Inducted 2021
Dedicated champion of culturally inclusive mental health care and community empowerment

Inducted 2002
Championed child welfare regulations and protective services through licensing

Inducted 2010
Inspirational leader devoted to the needs of underserved populations

Inducted 2018
Exceptional leader and practitioner in counseling and educational services

Inducted 2008
Revered leader bringing people together for productive action

Inducted 2012
Committed to securing basic rights plus fair and equal access to services for the LGBTQ community

Inducted in 2019
A leader in organizational collaboration

Inducted 2011
Committed to advancing social welfare through political leadership

Inducted 2017
Model-establishing leader in elder health care center program management

Inducted 2014
Pioneer in social work practice in the field of addiction

Inducted 2013
Social work education leader and staunch advocate for underserved populations and Latino civil rights

Inducted 2007
Passionate Latino community leader

Inducted 2015
NASW and CalSWEC Leader who Shaped Practice, Policy, and Education to Improve Social Work in Rural Communities

Inducted 2005

Inducted 2003
Established strong foundation for mental health and community organization practice as well as gerontology education

Inducted 2009
Inspirational leader focused on social justice for everyone

Inducted 2014
Transformational leader and strategic visionary for social work education, government and nonprofits

Inducted 2007
Respected social worker, educator, minister and university administrator

Inducted 2003
Influenced international nature of social reform

Inducted 2011
A pioneer and leader in civil rights and philanthropy

Induced 2019
A teacher, author, advocate, and activist addressing race relations

Inducted 2010
Highly regarded scholar, educator and child welfare advocate

Inducted 2021
Visionary leader and educator in social work

Inducted 2008
Valued advocate for social research and policy

Inducted 2017
Clinician, educator, and researcher who transformed social work and hospice and palliative care

Inducted 2004
Pioneer social worker and dedicated educator and mentor

Inducted 2021
Distinguished leader and trailblazer in social work, education, and research

Inducted 2015
Transformational leader in social workers’ education, professional associations, and influence on policy

Inducted 2007
Role model for elder care advocacy.

Inducted 2020
Author and historical researcher in areas of social policy development, mental health, and Children Youth and Families

Inducted 2002
Advanced many causes and significantly influenced social work education

Inducted 2005
Humanitarian service for troubled youth and the military

Inducted 2015
Champion for social diversity and justice committed to educating and serving the underrepresented

Inducted 2009
Compassionate and dedicated humanitarian

Inducted 2012
Political activist child welfare advocate

Inducted 2008
Exemplary social work values and internationally recognized

Inducted 2009
Passionate advocate for reform to better serve families

Inducted 2020
Executive Director of Five Acres, Residential & Community-Based Treatment

Inducted 2003
One of the world's leading authorities on race and ethnic relations

Inducted 2004
Pioneer in serving the aging population and their families

Inducted 2018
Child welfare advocate, program trailblazer and social work training innovator

Inducted 2016
Expert and educator in child custody mediation and collaborative divorce

Inducted 2016
Innovative field work educator and advocate for diversity

Inducted 2013
State and national political leader and advocate for vulnerable and underserved populations in California

Inducted 2017
Academic and community leader with extraordinary impact on Latino empowerment, social justice, and the profession

Inducted 2012
Educator promoting the development of Latina social workers

Inducted 2005
Leader in expanding veterans' services

Inducted 2002
Epitomizes the social worker in high levels of government services

Inducted 2002
When freed, this ex-slave advanced the tradition of philanthropy and volunteerism

Inducted 2021
Compassionate advocate and dedicated social worker

Inducted 2008
Beloved contributor to the framework of the social work profession

Inducted 2003
Inspirational leader and advocate for social justice

Inducted 2021
Tireless champion of social justice and an embodiment of social work principles

Induced 2019
Visionary administrator and social work advocate

Inducted 2004
Native American activist and crusader for human dignity

Inducted 2010
Distinguished teacher with special expertise in child welfare

Inducted 2010
Tireless advocate for the Asian-American community

Inducted 2014
Social Justice Advocate, Feminist, Prison Abolitionist

Inducted 2004
Beloved teacher, leader, activist and an inspiration to many

Inducted 2016
Trailblazing scholar, mental health services provider and community activist

Inducted 2015
Committed to social justice, equality, and education and services for oppressed and marginalized communities

Inducted 2017
Distinguished educator, practitioner, and intercultural bridge-builder who has promoted social change

Inducted 2011
One of the nation's most innovative philanthropic grantmakers

Inducted 2017
Innovator in improving child welfare system policy and practice with data-driven research

Inducted 2002
Advanced resolution of social issues and improved social work professional standards from the private business world

Inducted 2002
Demonstrated social work practice with diverse ethnic and low-income populations

Inducted 2014
Social work practitioner, professor and social justice advocate

Inducted 2008
Passionate contributor to social group work theory

Inducted 2003
Pioneer in inspiring gerontological social work

Inducted 2011
Devoted to changing the face of social work in Northern California

Inducted 2018
Leader in social work education, administration and social justice advocacy

Inducted 2017
Selfless and staunch client advocate, ethical role model and legal pioneer

Inducted 2012
Social work research scholar and administrator

Inducted 2007
Inspirational promoter for children and family welfare

Inducted 2008
Influential supporter for Central Valley social services

Inducted 2014
Advocate for innovations in adoption and child welfare, particularly for minority families

Inducted 2002
Created the widely-emulated model of preventive casework

Inducted 2008
Advocate for human rights and social justice

Inducted 2016
Social justice and civil rights advocate, author and consultant

Inducted 2003
Pioneer human services worker and trailblazer

Inducted 2004
Dedicated human services worker and trailblazer

Inducted 2010
Innovator in social services for the Latino community

Inducted 2018
Role model in development and delivery of wide-ranging, high impact, culturally-sensitive programs

Inducted 2015
Exceptional practitioner, educator, and advocate for disability awareness and rights

Inducted 2008
Renowned leader for adult mentally ill and patient rights

Inducted 2003
Dedicated family therapist and compassionate humanist

Inducted 2002
Influential administrator at all public sector levels who advanced considerable legislation, especially in adoptions

Inducted 2012
Activist who challenged discrimination against women and broke down barriers for African American women in positions of authority in the boardroom

Inducted 2018
Innovator and leader in health promotion and health care delivery programs for seniors

Inducted 2013
Pioneering field work consultant and beloved mentor to hundreds of Latino MSW students

Inducted 2005
Outreach to the most disadvantaged

Inducted 2010
Leader in social work practice, research and education

Inducted 2003
Purposeful man with remarkable achievements

Inducted 2009
Driving force for civil rights paving the way for progress

Inducted 2020
Aided the Japanese community devastated by internment camps, supported troubled youth, and developed housing for older Japanese Americans

Inducted 2018
Extraordinary macro social worker committed to advancing health policies and promoting environmental justice

Inducted 2014
State and national leader in academic, professional and policy arenas in the field of aging

Inducted 2004
Inspirational leader and advocate for civil rights and justice

Inducted 2013
Internationally recognized researcher, author and educator on the effects of divorce on children and families.

Induced 2019
Dedicated to serving the mentally ill and the homeless

Inducted 2007
Gifted theoretician, educator and staff trainer

Inducted 2010
Leader and advocate for community-based services.

Inducted 2020
Educator, researcher, author, and practitioner coordinating health, mental health, and community-based services for older adults and their families

Inducted 2011
Grassroots scholar devoted to improving child welfare.

Inducted 2005
Mastermind of California schools of social work

Inducted 2020
Program developer of crisis and disaster training for school districts and law enforcement to address post-traumatic stress for traumatized children

Inducted 2021
Passionate and tireless advocate for the social work profession

Inducted 2005
Activist for social reform and international peace

Inducted 2013
Distinguished leader in the State Assembly spearheading legislation for civil rights protection and improvements for vulnerable populations

Inducted 2009
Vigilant role model for civil and constitutional rights

Inducted 2008
Role model for Asian women everywhere

Inducted in 2024
Marriage Equality Pioneer & Early Childhood Champion

Inducted in 2024
Asian Community Services and Mental Health Expert

Inducted in 2024
Child Welfare Policy Scholar and Advocate

Inducted in 2024
Native American Rights Specialist and Advocate

Inducted in 2024
Forensic Social Work Leader

Inducted in 2024
Immigration Rights Advocate & Diplomat

Inducted in 2024
Mental Health and Program Policy Expert