GPHC Submission Information
Important Dates
Proposal submissions open:
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Proposals Deadline:
Monday, February 1, 2027
Early Bird Registration Deadline:
Friday, February 12, 2027
Registrations will close on
Friday, February 26, 2027
The GPHC conference is one of the best places for honors students to learn the craft of presenting - through an oral presentation or a poster session. We welcome proposals across all disciplines. Submit as early as possible.
Proposals for the following submissions will open on Wednesday, November 11, 2026:
- Oral Presentation
- Poster Presentation
- Boe Paper Award Competition
- Britt Poster Award Competition
Proposal Criteria
- Submissions must come from a dues-paying institution and must be approved by the student's Honors Director.
- Conference Registration must be completed by the Early Bird deadline of Friday, February 12, 2027.
- We encourage everyone to submit their proposals as early as possible. The Conference Presentation Selection Committee will be reviewing proposals and providing notification of inclusion in the conference program on a rolling basis. Final proposals must be received by Monday, February 1, 2027. Final presenter notifications will be completed by February 8, 2027.
GPHC Awards
GPHC recognizes outstanding student scholarship each year through two signature awards. Both are submitted by the nominating institution's honors director/dean, and both carry a cash prize and an engraved plaque.
- Dennis Boe Paper Award - honors outstanding scholarly writing by honors students at member institutions. Each institution may submit up to two papers. Papers are evaluated using the Dennis Boe Paper Award Rubric.
- John Britt Poster Award - recognizes outstanding scholarly posters by honors students at member institutions. Entries are evaluated using the John Britt Poster Award Rubric.
Scholar, musician, poet, and leader, Dr. Dennis Boe embodied the best of honors education. Since 2008, the Boe Paper Award has carried his legacy forward by celebrating student research.
All submissions for the Boe Paper Award must be submitted by an Honors Director and will be reviewed by representatives from a variety of Great Plains institutions after the January 18, 2027 deadline under the direction of the President-Elect of GPHC. Students and Honors Directors will be notified by March 1, 2027 if they are presenting as part of the Boe Paper Award Competition at Conference. Winners will be announced at the GPHC dinner on Saturday, March 13th.
Submissions that are not selected for the final competition will be automatically included in the conference program as an Oral Presentation.
See more information about the Boe Paper Award Submission criteria.
Mentor, historian, and honors visionary, John Britt led Lee College’s Honors program to national acclaim and became the first community college instructor to win the Bryan Teaching Award. Since 2018, the GPHC Poster Award has carried his name.
Posters will be judged on Friday, March 12th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Lone Star College - Montgomery. At this time, the posters will be presented in the Maverick Conference Center (subject to change). Winners will be announced at the GPHC Awards dinner on Saturday, March 13th.
Students will be provided with a 36" x 48" space to hang their research poster. Posters should be no larger than these dimensions.
See more information about the Britt Poster Award Submission criteria.
We invite Honors students to work with their directors to submit proposals for oral presentations at this year’s conference. Your research, insights, and innovative ideas can spark meaningful conversations, inspire fellow scholars, and strengthen the Honors community. Presenting is a rewarding opportunity to showcase your work, receive valuable feedback, and connect with peers from across the region. Your contribution helps make GPHC a dynamic and enriching experience for everyone. Don’t wait to take the next step in your scholarly journey.
See more information about the GPHC Oral Presentation Abstract Submission
We invite Honors students to work with their directors to submit proposals for poster presentations at this year’s conference. Posters offer a dynamic way to share your research, creative projects, and ideas through engaging visuals and one-on-one conversations. Presenting is a rewarding opportunity to receive valuable feedback, make meaningful connections, and inspire fellow scholars from across the region. Your contribution helps make GPHC a vibrant and enriching experience for everyone. Don’t miss the chance to highlight your achievements.
See more information about the GPHC Poster Presentation Submission