RALEIGH – NC State Representative Rick Glazier (D-Cumberland) has been named 2010 Legislator of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers, North Carolina Chapter.

The association membership chooses a legislator every year that represents the values, ethics, and concerns of social workers in NC.

Rep Glazier, a Democrat from Cumberland County, was the lead on several pieces of significant legislation for the

The Title Protection bill mandates that only those who hold a degree in Social Work from an accredited program of study may use the title “Social Worker”, with an exemption for those who work under the NC State Personnel Social Work Series. The School Violence Prevention Act is a law that seeks to protect all children, teachers and staff  in North Carolina’s public schools from harassment, bullying, and intimidation.

Jack Register, the association’s Legislative Director & Lobbyist, stated “Rep. Glazier is a long time friend to our profession. He understands the work we do with vulnerable people. We appreciate his efforts to strengthen our ability to serve NC’s citizens.”

The award will be presented at the association’s annual Ethics Conference March 5, 2010. For more information about NASW-NC, www.naswnc.org