2023 NASW-Illinois Chapter Statewide Awards

This year, the National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) is honoring the work of some exceptional Illinois social workers and individuals whose work promotes social justice and social change with and on behalf of the people and clients they serve.

Many thanks to this year’s NASW-Illinois Chapter Awards Committee members as well: LaTasha Roberson-Guifarro, Michael F. Mallory, and Hilary Tharp.

Congratulations to this year's 2023 NASW-Illinois Chapter Statewide Award winners!

Originally from Ohio, Tom moved to Chicago to attend Wheaton College, earning his bachelor’s degree in 1961. He attended the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, obtaining his AM in 1965.

Tom held several positions with the Department of Public Aid before working for the Illinois Department of Children Services, holding several administrative positions. Beginning in 1986, Tom worked for several years providing mental health services.

In 1990 he founded Kmetko & Associates, Ltd., a child welfare agency providing interstate compact services to DCFS. With his staff, Tom has dedicated the last 30+ years to the agency’s growth, establishing it as a premier provider of services for the state.