Margo Awards for Excellence in Practicum Education

2025-2026 Margo Awards

• Exceptional Performance in BSW Practicum : Simranpreet Kandola, Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA)
• Exceptional Performance in MSW Foundation Practicum: Miguel Rivera Jr., Lawrence Community Shelter
• Exceptional Performance in MSW Clinical Practicum:  Vera Petrovic, Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
• Excellence in BSW Practicum Instruction: Vicki Peoples, Seaman Public Schools – Logan Elementary
• Excellence in Clinical Practicum Instruction : April Lemon, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas – Pittsburg Clinic

2023-2024 Margo Awards

• Exceptional Performance in BSW Practicum: Kareem Hammouda, Center for Supportive Communities
• Exceptional Performance in MSW Foundation Practicum: Chloe Meisel, Tonganoxie Elementary School
• Exceptional Performance in MSW Clinical Practicum: Meg Bourne, Rapha International
• Excellence in BSW Practicum Instruction: Reshida Roné, Women’s Employment Network
• Excellence in MSW Foundation Practicum Instruction: Carissa Welsh, Lawrence High School
• Excellence in MSW Advanced Year Practicum Instruction: Amanda Erwin, Wyandot Behavioral Health Network

2022-2023 Margo Awards

• Exceptional Performance in BSW Practicum:  Sophia Nangia, Department for Children and Families- Adult Protective Services
• Exceptional Performance in MSW Foundation Practicum: Alexander Currier, Campus Cupboard
• Excellence in MSW Advanced Year Practicum Instruction: Melissa Wilson, Missouri State Public Defender
• Excellence in BSW Practicum Instruction: Sophia Hubbell, Tonganoxie High School
• Excellence in MSW Practicum Instruction: Michelle Niedens, KUMC Alzheimer's Disease Center

2021-2022 Margo Awards

• Exceptional Performance in BSW Practicum:

1. Benjamin Roberts, Benilde Hall
2. Marc Veloz, Lawrence Public Library

• Exceptional Performance in MSW Foundation Practicum: Athena Horton, Amethyst Place
• Excellence in MSW Clinical Practicum: Destiny Thomas, Hogan Preparatory Academy
• Excellence in Macro Practicum: Joshua Knowles, Youth Services of Topeka
• Excellence in BSW Practicum Instruction: Mary Kaczor, Family Promise of Lawrence
• Excellence in MSW Foundation Field Instruction: Jamila Edwards, Amethyst Place
• Excellence in MSW Foundation Practicum Instruction: Carolyn York, Kansas City School District USD 500
• Excellence in MSW Clinical Field Instruction: Richard Mulryan, Children's Mercy Hospital

2020-2021 Margo Awards

• Exceptional Performance in BSW Practicum: Gabriela Claudel Sandino, KVC-Olathe
• Exceptional Performance in MSW Foundation Practicum: Latrese Kabuya, Kansas City Girls Academy
• Excellence in MSW Macro Practicum: Stephen A. Papy Jr, Saint Francis Ministries - Salina
• Excellence in MSW Clinical Practicum: Desire Dawn Michelle Seitz, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas
• Preceptor: Roberta Bateman. Veterans Administration Leavenworth
• Excellence in BSW Field Instruction: Kendra Powers, Brewster Place
• Excellence in Foundation Field Instruction: Norella Munoz, Topeka Public Schools
• Excellence in Clinical Field Instruction: Cassy Kelly, Research Psychiatric Center
• Excellence in Macro Field Instruction: Marqueia Watson, Homeless Services Coalition of Greater Kansas City

2019-2020 Margo Awards

• Exceptional Performance in BSW Practicum: Nathan Eikmeier, St. Michael’s Veteran Center
• Exceptional Performance in MSW Foundation Practicum: Rayna Marshall,  Wyandotte County Courthouse Protective Order Office
• Excellence in MSW Macro Practicum:  Kelsey Rose, Office of Victim Services
• Excellence in MSW Clinical Practicum: Jennifer McConico,  North Kansas City Hospital
• Preceptor: Melinda Reyes, VNA Lawrence
• Excellence in Field Instruction: Jasmine Turner, DCF Child and Family Protective Services
• Excellence in Outstanding Offsite Field Instruction: Diane Bigler, KU
• Excellence in Outstanding Field Liaison: Jennifer Dawdy, KU