The awarding ceremony is to commemorate the late Ziva Strauss, a graduate of the school, who worked in the Swedish village in individual care with people with mental retardation and at the Kfar Shaul Psychiatric Hospital in a variety of positions, including the deputy director of social services.
In her work, Ziva combined individual work, theoretical work and the development of experimental projects in the field of social work. The purpose of the award is to encourage patients' well-being and rehabilitation, while showing initiative, innovation and integration in teamwork. The award is given for direct work with applicants or for organizational or theoretical donation.