The ceremony and reception honor exceptional research writing about the District of Columbia. The ceremony kicks off the University Writing and Research Conference.
The GW University Writing Program’s Julian Clement Chase Prize recognizes exceptional research writing projects focused on the District of Columbia. Winning students receive $1,000 and present their research at the Julian Clement Chase Award Ceremony each fall. Prizewinners are also invited to present a keynote speech at the University Writing Program's Writing and Research Conference. The deadline to submit applications for this year's award is May 24, 2022.