FREDERICTON (GNB) – Social Development Minister Madeleine Dubé has received the Canadian Association of Social Workers National Award for Outstanding Service.

The award is presented to an individual social worker who is a member in good standing of a member association. It honours outstanding social work practice at the local, provincial, national or international level.  It includes direct services, service on behalf of the profession, advocacy, social policy development, education and research.

"It is an honour to receive this prestigious award from the Canadian Association of Social Workers," said Dubé. "Social work is my life and I am very pleased to be recognized by my colleagues throughout the country."

Before getting involved in politics, Dubé practiced social work in a number of fields including family therapy, individual and group counseling, and clinical specialist.  She also lectured at l'Université de Moncton in the Addiction Certificate program.

"Madeleine Dubé has always demonstrated her commitment to the values and principles of the social work profession," said Morel Caissie, president of the association. "She is proud of her profession and those that know of her accomplishments are proud of her."  
The national award was presented to Dubé during the association's annual conference held in St. Catharines, Ontario.

In June 2013, Dubé was recognized with the Raoul Léger Memorial Award from the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers for her significant contribution to the advancement of the practice of social work in the province.


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