GIS Day Map Competition Open

The GIS Day Map Competition is open now and we invite students to showcase their mapping skills. Submit an original map, share your story, gain recognition, and compete for prizes while celebrating creative geospatial visualization and analysis.

The deadline to submit your map is October 30, 2026, using our competition form\: https\://unlcorexmuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8GHX7ip8hfU7sDs.

Maps should be accompanied by a brief description (max. 400 words) explaining the map's purpose, data sources, and key insights. Read the competition guidelines for more information on eligibility, judging criteria and more\: https\://unl.libguides.com/unlgisday

All the digital maps will be showcased on our map gallery webpage, and selected maps will be printed and displayed in the Love Library from November 18 to November 25. Please note that these dates are subject to change.

The GIS Day Map Competition is designed to welcome participants of all skill levels, including those with no prior GIS experience. We want to emphasize that no specialized GIS skills or GIS software are required to take part in the competition. This competition is an opportunity for students from any background to engage with data and map-making.

Certificates and gift cards ($100, $75, $50) will be awarded to the first-, second-, and third-place winners during the GIS Day program and reception on November 18, 2026. Stay tuned for further updates as we finalize the event schedule.

Submit your digital maps by October 30, 2026 at\: https\://unlcorexmuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8GHX7ip8hfU7sDs.