Professor Mark Courtney Inducted into California Social Work Hall of Distinction
We are thrilled to announce that Professor Mark Courtney has been inducted into the prestigious California Social Work Hall of Distinction. This honor, the highest recognition for social workers in California, celebrates Professor Courtney’s extraordinary contributions to the field of social work and his lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable populations.
The California Social Work Hall of Distinction, part of the California Social Welfare Archives, has recognized outstanding leaders, innovators, and pioneers since 2002. Professor Courtney joins an esteemed group of social work professionals whose work has profoundly influenced policy, practice, and social welfare across the state and beyond.
The induction ceremony occurred on November 9, 2024. It recognized this year’s accomplished honorees, including Gustavo Rangel, Christina Wong, Kris Perry, Merris D. Obie, and posthumous recognition for Dac Viet Vu and Alan Wong. The event, hosted by the California Social Welfare Archives, featured a live reception and banquet to celebrate these distinguished leaders in social work.
Professor Courtney’s dedication to advancing social welfare research and policy reform is exemplified through his decades of impactful work, particularly in child welfare systems. His induction into the Hall of Distinction underscores his transformative contributions and continued leadership in the field.
Join us in congratulating Professor Mark Courtney on this remarkable achievement! For more information about the Hall of Distinction, visit the California Social Welfare Archives website.