INDIANAPOLIS— Today, the Indiana Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-IN) announced its 2025 Indiana Social Workers of the Year: Aly Griggs, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) from Evansville; and Lisa Kelly, a LCSW from South Bend.
This year, the NASW Indiana Chapter Board was inspired by two exceptional social workers whose achievements at opposite ends of the state both exemplify the profession. This prestigious award is given annually to social workers in the State of Indiana who represent social work core values, including service, social justice, dignity and worth of an individual, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.
Kelly, an LCSW specializing in the treatment of anxiety and depression in adults, and in perinatal depression and pregnancy loss at Mental Health Awareness of Michiana (MHAM). She was nominated for her building relationships with everyone from elected officials to faith organizations, to area educational institutions, in what has proven to be a highly beneficial way of bringing together people with shared visions and hopes for our community.
Griggs, an LCSW at New Visions Counseling, was nominated for her exceptional leadership skills and grounded tenacity in advocating for clients and building strong relationships, which she achieves by marrying macro and micro social work within her service to the Evansville community. Additionally, Griggs has positively impacted local drug courts by gaining respect from the judicial and law enforcement communities.
