The call for nominations for these awards is now closed. 

Please join us in celebrating the work of this year's winners.

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NRHC Paper of the Year Awards

The Paper of the Year Award recognizes outstanding papers presented as panel talks at the NRHC annual conference. Winning papers will be published and featured in a special Conference Edition of Illuminate, the NRHC Undergraduate Research Journal.

2026 winners

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Daniel Lamoureaux, University of Hartford

"Nihilism, Egoism, and Active Love in The Brothers Karamazov"

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NRHC Poster Presentation award winners

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Mitzy Pinot, Mercer County Community College

"Applied Knowledge: A Multi-Learning Framework"

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Diya John - MercyUniversity

"“Aβ Modulation of VRAC-Driven Glutathione Release in Astrocytes”

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Amanda Shaffer, Cleveland State University

"From Homelessness to Housing: An Analysis of Flexible Cash Assistance"

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NRHC Creative of the Year Awards

The Creative of the Year Award recognizes outstanding creative work that may be presented at the conference as part of the Performing Arts and Film Showcase and/or Art Gallery. However, submissions that aren’t being presented at the conference but celebrate the conference theme are welcome. Winning creative works will be published and featured in a special Conference Edition of Illuminate, the NRHC Undergraduate Research Journal.

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