Salford academic shortlisted in national social work awards

Having supported, taught and assessed 296 students since she began working with the university in 2006, Anne-Marie Lambert, Off-Site Practice Educator, has been praised by colleagues for her understanding of “the pressures facing students - professionally and personally - and providing excellent support throughout their placements”.

The shortlist, which features 100 outstanding practitioners, teams and organisations in 18 categories, was chosen by an independent judging panel made up of social workers, industry leaders and people with lived experience of social work and care.

The winners will be revealed during a special awards ceremony at The Midland Hotel in Manchester on Friday 17th October.

On being shortlisted, Anne-Marie said: “I’m absolutely delighted to have been recognised in this way. I’ve have always worked on the basis that you are only as good as the team you work within and it is due to all the support, advice and guidance I have received over the years that I am in this position now, it's a win for all of us at the university no matter what happens on the night!”

Peter Hay CBE, Chair of the Social Work Awards, said: “As a charity, we are delighted to host the awards this year to shine a light on the inspirational achievements of an often overlooked profession.

“Thank you to the hundreds of people who took the time out of their day to nominate a friend, colleague, or team for an award this year. And, to everybody nominated for an award, congratulations. Being nominated for a national award, whilst supporting others through exceptional practice in your day-to-day, is a remarkable achievement of which you should be very proud.”