We’re excited to offer several awards to honors students to recognize their outstanding effort and accomplishments. Students are encouraged to self nominate, however anyone can nominate an honors student for one or more awards. All nominations are due by Friday, March 20. Additionally, all students receiving an award are required to present at the showcase & recognition event.
Above & Beyond Award
This award recognizes exceptional students in GRCC’s Honors Program who have demonstrated a deep commitment to community service by completing 40 or more volunteer hours over two consecutive semesters. Recipients of this award have shown dedication to making a positive impact in their community, exemplifying the values of leadership, compassion, and civic responsibility.
Above & Beyond Award Submission Form
Best Honors Project Award
This award recognizes a student within the honors program who has demonstrated exceptional quality and rigor in their "honors project," which is a personalized agreement with a professor to undertake a more challenging academic project within a regular course, allowing them to earn honors credit for the class.
Best Honors Project Award Submission Form
Community Leadership Award
This award recognizes exceptional students in GRCC’s Honors Program who have demonstrated a deep commitment to community service by creating a volunteer event. To earn this award, students must lead one group volunteer project consisting of 10 GRCC students and totaling four hours. Recipients of this award have shown dedication to making a positive impact in their community, exemplifying the values of leadership, compassion, and civic responsibility.
Community Leadership Award Submission Form
Emerging Leader Award
This award recognizes an exceptional student in GRCC’s Honors Program who in their first year of the program has demonstrated leadership potential.
Emerging Leader Award Submission Form
Honors Student of the Year Award
The Honors Student of the Year Award recognizes a student who exemplifies the core values of GRCC's Honors Program: academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement. This award honors a student who has demonstrated exceptional enthusiasm for learning and made significant contributions to both the Honors Program and the broader community.
Honors Student of the Year Award Submission Form
Outstanding ePortfolio Award
The Outstanding ePortfolio Award recognizes a student within the Honors Program who has demonstrated exceptional quality and rigor in their ePortfolio. This award celebrates the student's ability to effectively document, reflect upon, and showcase their academic and personal growth throughout the program.
Outstanding ePortfolio Award Submission Form
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Katie Pena, katherinepena@grcc.edu.