"The Social Worker of the Year
Awards recognises the dedication
and commitment of social workers
to provide high quality services. The awards value the workforce. They reward those organisations that
value their workforce, those organisations who support and
develop the individuals that work
for them. There is a clear
connection between the quality
of workforce and the quality of
services provided to the public. Investing in the workforce results
in better services for the people
we serve."

Paul Burstow
Minister of State for Care Services. December 2011