Join the GRCC Honors Program in celebrating their outstanding Honors students and their achievements this academic year! Guests attending the Honors Program Showcase & Recognition Event will be able to interact with honors students as they share their personal experiences in completing program requirements. As you enjoy your food, you will hear examples of honors projects, community engagement and leadership experiences, capstone projects and more. We'll also be announcing this year's winners of our Honors Program student award recipients. Come and learn what makes our Honors Program one of the best in the country.
Event Details
- Tuesday, April 15 from 5-8:30 p.m.
- Grand Rapids Campus, ATC (Banquet Rooms and Piazza)
- Food will be provided.
Are you interested in being showcased?
We’re seeking students to present at this year’s showcase & recognition event. This entails a 6-8 minute presentation on one of the following aspects of the program (leadership, honors project, community engagement, or portfolio). Presenting at the Honors Program Showcase & Recognition offers GRCC Honors students a valuable opportunity to enhance their academic and professional development. By sharing their honors program experiences, students can refine their communication skills, receive constructive feedback, and engage with a broader audience, including peers, faculty, and community members. This experience not only boosts confidence but also fosters a sense of accomplishment and recognition for their hard work.
To learn more about the expectations of presenting, please contact Sherry Sokolowski at sherrysokolowski@grcc.edu. If you would like to present, please submit our Interest From by Friday, March 21.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Sherry Sokolowski, sherrysokolowski@grcc.edu.
