Participant Information

Apply to present at Spring CELEbration 2026!

Apply by April 8, 2026

We are excited to invite you to showcase your reflections and learning made through your community engagement! Whether as a volunteer, intern, student leader, activist, or tutor, this is your opportunity to reflect and share your work at the Spring CELEbration 2026.

Once you have completed your application, you may revisit the application link to see a dashboard of other important information in connection to Spring CELEbration – including Info/Work Session times, Presentation Prompts, and Submission Information. 

Presenters, please submit your presentation materials HERE by 12pm, April 22, 2026

Presentation Modalities

Student can select from four different presentation modalities.

Please be aware that some programs may have limitations on the modalities you can choose. Be sure to review the Presentation Formats reference sheet  for more information. 

Group Registration

  • Presentations may be group projects.
  • Only one person from your group needs to register, but please include the UW netIDs of all group members during registration.

Community Partner & Mentor Recognition

This is optional. You can nominate individuals who have positively impacted your community engagement or leadership experience. These individuals will be highlighted at Spring CELEbration.

Recognition Details:

  • Mentors: You may recognize a mentor, community partner, instructor, adviser, or any other staff member.
  • Visual Display: Recognition statements will be shared at the event in a decorative visual display.

Mentor Recognition Statement [200 word limit]:

  • Respond to the question(s):
    • What has inspired you to formally recognize this individual?
    • What impact has this person made on your community engagement or leadership experience?

Images from Spring CELEbration 2023

Presentation prompts

All presentation prompts can be found at this page: Spring CELEbration Guiding Prompts

Info Sessions & Work Sessions

See recorded info session from April 3 on Zoom: Panopto recording (must log in with UW netid)

Information Sessions

Learn more about the submission process and how to prepare for the event.

  • RSVP for our upcoming information session on Tuesday, March 3, 1-2 p.m. @ Mary Gates Hall Suite 171

Information & Work Sessions

Overview of Spring CELEbration and time to work on project/application! 

  • RSVP to our upcoming information & work sessions on:

    • Thursday, April 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m. @ Mary Gates Hall 258
    • Friday, April 3, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Zoom (linked on the RSVP site)

Work Sessions: See recorded work session from April 17

Join us answer questions and work on your presentation materials, supported by CELE and Mary Gates Endowment for Students staff.

  • RSVP to our upcoming work sessions on:

    • Friday, April 10, 2026, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Mary Gates Hall Suite 171
    • Monday, April 13, 2026, 4-5 p.m. @ Mary Gates Hall Suite 171
    • Friday, April 17, 2026, 12-1 p.m. on Zoom (linked on the RSVP site)
    • Monday, April 20, 2026, 3-4 p.m. @ Mary Gates Hall Suite 171

Spring CELEbration 2026 Presentation Submission Guidelines

On the submission form, you will be able to indicate your preferred presentation session. We will do our best to accommodate requests, but please note that due to capacity restrictions, we cannot guarantee your selection. We recommend submitting early for your preferred session.

FAQ

What to expect on the Application/Registration form?

You will sign in via your UW log-in (SSO)

  • Personal Information: Name, expected graduation date, pronouns, email, class standing, major/pre-major focus.
    • (Most of this section should be auto-populated by the UW Student Database. Please review and add any missing fields).
  • Context:
  • Program Involvement: Select the program(s) you are currently involved in.
  • Presentation Type: Choose the format of your presentation (Table Talk, Lightning Talk, Video, or Poster).
  • Location (optional): Street address of the community partner site you worked with.
  • Group Members (optional): If presenting in a group, list their netIDs here.
  • Community Partner / Mentor Recognition (optional): Recognize a mentor, community partner, instructor, advisor, or staff member.

Who's eligible to participate?

You are eligible if you are engaged in any CELE Center programs or any other UW-related experiences in 2025-2026.

How should I choose between groups or individual presentation?

Your program may require an individual presentation. Check with your program staff. If presenting as a group, only one person needs to register and provide all netIDs.

What if I'm presenting for more than one program?

Check with your program staff to see if you can combine presentations. For example, an HLC student who is also a Dream Project intern may complete one presentation. If you must present twice, email springcele@uw.edu before registering.