Awards and Recognition
Dr. Dana has been recognized nationally, statewide, and regionally for her teaching, research and
service in the field of social work. Here are just a few of her accomplishments.
2024 National Association of Social Workers-Ohio Chapter, Statewide-Social Worker of the Year
2024 National Association of Social Workers-Ohio Chapter, Region 6 -Social Worker of the Year
2024 UC Alumni 4A Lawrence C. Hawkins Tower of Strength Award
2024 UC Graduate College Mentorship Award
2022 UC College of Allied Health Sciences Faculty Excellence in Research and Scholarly Works Award
2017 UC College of Allied Health Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award
2015 University of Cincinnati Distinguished Alumni Award- College of Allied Health
Sciences
2014 University of Cincinnati Distinguished Alumni Award -School of Social Work
2013 SAGE/Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Innovative Teaching Award