Past Winners

Best Final Step, Apprentice Division- William V., Grade 3, Bedford, NH, for the Will Clamper.

People's Choice Award, Apprentice Division-  Laney H. and Lucy J., Grade 4, Bedford, NH, for the Race to the Toothpaste.

3rd Place, Apprentice Division- Kelsey D. and Hazel L., Grade 4, Hooksett, NH, for the Plaque Preventer Paste Pincher (4Ps).

2nd Place, Apprentice Division- Ava M., Grade 3, Bedford, NH, for the Tooth Paster 6000.

2nd Place, Division I- Yelena S., Vasiliy S. and Olga S., Grades 2, 5 and 7, Roxbury, VT, for the Five Days.

Best In Show Sponsored Awards

IEEE Electric Award- Ria M., Grade 11, Holliston, MA, for the FOFI Birds

IEEE Technology for Humanity Award- Jason L., Lexington, MA for the Sortbot

ASHRAE Sustainability Award- Brendan G., Grade 4, Bedford, NH, for the No-Stick Tick Device: Solution for Healthy Moose

YIP Joyce Kenne Memorial Scholaship- Zoey S., Grade 4, for the Test Pops

Torc Disruptive Technology Award 1^st Place- Allie G., Grade 6, Brookfield, NH, for the Flea and Tick B Gone for Wild Animals

Torc Disruptive Technology Award 2^nd Place- Adeline S., Grade 6 Bedford, NH, for the Super F.I.S.H. (Fast, Intelligent Sea Helper)

Torc Disruptive Technology Award 3^rd Place- Kaia W., Grade 1, Greenland, NH, for the The Litter Picker

UNH Innovation Award- Zoey S., Grade 4, for the Test Pops

Contraption Master Award- Vasily S., Olga S., Yelena S., Roxbury, VT, for the Five Days

Inventors Choice Award- Gwen A., Grade 3, Bedford, NH, for the The Socket

Inventors Choice Award- Joey M., Grade 1, Hooksett, NH for the Bailey Bell

YIP Ignite the Spark Award- Reid H., Grade 4, Bedford, NH, for the Mega Tissue 2000

General Invention Category Awards

Grade K-1

Best In Grade 1^st Place- Joey M., Grade 1, Hooksett, NH for the Bailey Bell

Best In Grade 2^nd Place- Ryan H., Grade 1, Barrington, NH, for the The Cat-astrophe Alarm

Best In Grade 3^rd Place- Kaia W., Grade 1, Greenland, NH, for the The Litter Picker

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Award- Lily T., Grade K, Amherst, NH, for the Handy Dish

Animal Welfare Award- Joey M., Grade 1, Hooksett, NH for the Bailey Bell

Community Awareness Award- Ryan H., Grade 1, Barrington, NH, for the The Cat-astrophe Alarm

Entrepreneurship Award- Jack C., Grade 1, Amherst, NH, for the Snow Gear Sushi Roll

Health & Wellness Award- Timothy B., Grade 1, Hooksett, NH, for the The Snow Suit Helper

Home Improvement Award- Lily T., Grade K, for the Handy Dish

Grade 2

Best In Grade 1^st Place- Charlotte G., Grade 2, Hooksett, NH, for the Bookshelf Buddy

Best In Grade 2^nd Place- Killian O., Grade 2, Gilmanton, NH, for the The Booster Heat

Best In Grade 3^rd Place- Molly G., Grade 2, Barrington, NH, for the Stink Bug Suckapator 5000

Entrepreneurship Award- Ryan B., Grade 2, Hooksett, NH, for the Mess Free Sauce Holder

Health & Wellness Award- Everly S., Hooksett, NH, for the Empower Me Mirror

Home Improvement Award- Landon T., Grade 2, Rollinsford, NH, for the Landon's Showbox of Shows

Sports/Toys/Games/Music Award- Harper T., Grade 2, Hooksett, NH, for the Safesit- The Home Run Protector Chair

Grade 3

Best In Grade 1^st Place- Nora W., Grade 3, Hooksett, NH, for the Cat Shield 2000

Best In Grade 2^nd Place- Stella C., Grade 3, Bedford, NH, for the Sleep Traveler 2000

Best In Grade 3^rd Place- Samantha L., Grade 3, Bedford, NH, for the Cleat Cover

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Award- Whitney F., Grade 3, Bedford, NH, for the Sink Stopper

Animal Welfare Award- Nora W., Grade 3, Hooksett, NH, for the Cat Shield 2000

Entrepreneurship Award- RJ H., Grade 3, Bedford, NH, for the Mobile Mini Fridge

Environmental Impact Award- Sylvie M., Grade 3, Barrington, NH, for the Bird Vision

Health & Wellness Award- Cole B., Grade 3, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH, for the Breathing Buddy

Home Improvement Award- Mia C., Grade 3, Amherst, NH, for the Dry Fast

Sports/Toys/Games/Music Award- Jonas M. and Teddy S., Grade 3, Amherst, NH, for the Clean Toys

Grade 4

Best In Grade 1^st Place- Elsa D., Grade 4, Bedford, NH, for the Lifelight Backpack

Best In Grade 2^nd Place- Brooks L., Grade 4, Milford, NH, for the Thermo-Skillet

Best In grade 3^rd Place- Ryusei N., Grade 4, Nashua, NH, for the C.U.Y.R. (Clean Up Your Room)

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Award- LilyLynn C. and Ruby S., Grade 4, Barrington, NH, for the Swing of Independence

Community Awareness Award- Asher P. and Beckham P., Grade 4, Barrington, NH, for the H.U.G.S (Helping U Get Snuggled)

Entrepreneurship Award- Arteen K. and Tavish P., Grade 4, West Newbury, MA, for the Vibrate 3,000

Health & Wellness Award- Collin C. and Victor S., Grade 4, Greenland, NH, for the OxyShield

Home Improvement Award- Reid H., Grade 4, Bedford, NH, for the Mega Tissue 2000

Sports/Toys/Games/Music Award- Lucia A., Grade 4, Greenland, NH, for the SwimSafe

Grade 5-6

Best In Grade 1^st Place- Madeline L., and Louis S., Grade 6, West Newbury, MA, for the Check Mate - A Tick Finder with AI

Best In Grade 2^nd Place – Hadley C., Grade 5, West Newbury, MA, for the Anti-Ivy

Best In Grade 3rd Place- Sadie R., Grade 5, East Taunton, MA, for the Safe Screen

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Award- Dahlila H., Grade 6, Sanbornville, NH, for the Emergency Light

Animal Welfare Award- Maria S., Grade 5, Bedford, NH, for the Perfect Pet Peanutbutter Band

Entrepreneurship Award- Rohan P., Grade 6, Andover, MA, for the Holiday Countdown Calendar

Environmental Impact Award- Jason L., Grade 6, Lexington, MA, for the Sortbot

Health & Wellness Award- Madeline L. and Louis S., Grade 6, West Newbury, MA, for the Check Mate - A Tick Finder with AI

Home Improvement Award- Daniel D., Grade 6., Wolfeboro, NH, for the Roomidifier

Sports/Toys/Games/Music Award- Ella K., Grade 6, Wolfeboro, NH, for the Hot and Cold Dancewear

Grade 7-12

Best In Grade 1^st Place- Sophia A. and Elena B., Grade 8, Greenland, NH, for the ChairSafe System

Best In Grade 1^st Place- David Z., Grade 8, Wellesley, MA, for the AutoDoor

Best In Grade 2^nd Place- Gavin M., Grade 8, Auburn, NH, for the Close-O-Matic by Gavin McGinnis

Best In Grade 3^rd Place- Ellie H., Grade 7, Manchester, NH, for the Utensil Bed

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Award- Mark S., Grade 8, Auburn, NH, for the Travel Tec

Animal Welfare Award- Rylen P., Grade 8, Auburn, NH, for the Coz-E-Leash

Community Awareness Award- Kieran K., Grade 8, Auburn, NH, for the Aroma Ease Markers

Entrepreneurship Award- Corbin S., Grade 7, Concord, NH, for the Where Ball

Environmental Impact Award- Ria M., Grade 11, Holliston, MA, for the FOFI Birds

Health & Wellness Award- Caleb D. and Brayden D., Grade 7, Waterford, VT, for the Boots Be Warm

Home Improvement Award- David Z., Grade 8, Wellesley, MA, for the AutoDoor

Sports/Toys/Games/Music Award- Coen G., Grade 8, Auburn, NH, for the Aqua Aid 2000

Challenge Invention Awards

Grade K-2

Best In Grade 1^st Place- Olivia T., Grade 2, Amherst, NH, for the Secret Soothing Sweatshirt

Best In Grade 2^nd Place- Cameron M., Grade 1, Hooksett, NH, for the EZ-Sleeve

Best In Grade 3^rd Place- Brian W., Grade 1, Hooksett, NH, for the Distractinator

Grade 3

Best In Grade 1^st Place- Alex D., Grade 3, Barrington, NH, for the Comfort Crutches 2000

Best in Grade 2^nd Place- Theodore V. and Charlie W., Grade 3, Amherst, NH, for the The Cozy Rider Dog Seat

Best In Grade 3^rd Place- Faye B., Grade 3, Bedford, NH, for the SleepPetz

Grade 4

Best In Grade 1^st Place- Aviana W. and Cora Z., Grade 4, Hooksett, NH, for the Pawsitive Pup

Best In Grade 2^nd Place- Brendan G., Grade 4, Bedford, NH, for the No-Stick Tick Device: Solution for Healthy Moose

Best In Grade 3^rd Place- Vivienne P. and Rose K., Grade 4, Bedford, NH, for the The Sip Check

Grade 5-6

Best In Grade 1^st Place- Evangeline C., Grade 5, Merrimack, NH, for the Hairband Detector 2.0

Best In Grade 2^nd Place- Ava R., Grade 5, Barrington, NH, for the The Calming Carrier

Best in Grade 3^rd Place- Sara T., Grade 5, Hooksett, NH, for the Cat Comm

Rube Goldberg Machine Category Awards

Grade K-3

Best In Grade- Ava M., Grade 3, Bedford, NH, for the Toohpaster 6000

Most Complex- Anna J. and Ava M., Grade 3, Bedford, NH, for the The Tooth Master

Most Original- William V., Grade 3, Bedford, NH, for the The Will Clamper

Team Award- Alexander L., Noah M., Bridget P., Curtis S. and Jackson T., Grade 3, Bedford, NH, for the E-Z Tooth Paster 2000

Grade 4-9

Best in Grade- Vasily S., Olga S., Yelena S., Roxbury, VT, for the Five Days

Most Complex- Laney H. and Lucy J., Grade 4, Bedford, NH, for the The Race to the Tooth-Paste

Most Original- Kelsey D. and Hazel L., Grade 4, Hooksett, NH, for the Plaque Preventer Paste Pincher

Team Award- Nishtha D., Saya L. and Annabelle M., Grade 8, Nashua, NH, for the Sweet Tooth

March 6, 2024

2024 Independent Student Invention Fair Winners

General Invention Category

1st Place

Sadie R., Grade 5
Safe Screen

2nd Place

Ria M., Grade 11
FOFI Birds

3rd Place

Ava R., Grade 5
The Calming Crate

Best in Show Awards

IEEE Electric Award- Liam G. and Evelyn S., 6th Grade, West Newbury, MA for The Bike Buddy

IEEE Technology for Humanity Award- Bailey G., 6th Grade, West Newbury, MA for The Anxiety Answer

ASHRAE Sustainability Award- Kelly O., 5th Grade, Greenland, NH, for New England Trash Trap

Joyce Kenne Memorial Scholarship- Cole B., 2nd Grade, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH, for Glow and Go

Torc Disruptive Technology Award 3^rd Place- Bryce P., 6th Grade, Rollinsford, NH, for The Marie Mat

Torc Disruptive Technology Award 2^nd Place- Kyle G., 3rd Grade, Bedford, NH, for The Magnet Mobile

Torc Disruptive Technology Award 1^st Place- Philip L., 5th Grade, Hooksett, NH, for Trailblazer

UNH Innovation Award- Zoey S., 3rd Grade, Hooksett, NH, for Light Guard

Inventor’s Choice Award- Ainsley B. and Hannah M., 4th Grade, Bedford, NH, for TEDDYBOX 2000

Inventor’s Choice Award- Justin G., 5th Grade, Chestnut Hill, MA, for Robo-Presenter

Ignite the Spark- Braden M., 4th Grade, Bedford, NH, for Micro-Hospital

Chain Reaction Machine Category Awards

Best Team Effort Grade 3- Sam G. and Madeline Z., 3rd Grade, Hooksett, NH, Team for The Thirst Buster

Best Team Effort Grade 4- Colton D. and Jack D., 4th Grade, Bedford, NH, for Xtreme Water Filler

Most Original Grade 3- Lucy J., 3rd Grade, Bedford, NH, for Dice-Aid

Most Original Grade 4- Westley W., 4th Grade, Bedford, NH, for The Big Chip-Dipper

Most Complex Grade 3- Muhammed Affan L., 3rd Grade, Bedford, NH, for Aqua Feeder

Most Complex Grade 4- Graciela F., 4th Grade, Barrington, NH, for Blow the Bubbles

Best in Grade 3- Sam G. and Madeline Z., 3rd Grade, Hooksett, NH, Team for The Thirst Buster

Best in Grade 4- Graciela F., 4th Grade, Barrington, NH, for Blow the Bubbles

Best in Grade 8- Megan C. and Kaylee Z., 8th Grade, Nashua, NH, for GoGriddle

Challenge Invention Category Awards

Best in Grade 3^rd Place Grade K-3- Grade Varun S., 3rd Grade, Bedford, NH, for Shovel-O-Matic 3000

Best in Grade 2^nd Place Grade K-3- Devlyn D., 2nd Grade, Hooksett, NH, for The Car Seat Warmer

Best in Grade 1^st Place Grade K-3- Caroline M., 3rd Grade, Hooksett, NH, for Salt N' Shine Shovel

Best in Grade Honorable Mention Grade 4-6- Brayden B. and Logan H., 4th Grade, Bedford, NH, for Color Changing Bottle

Best in Grade 3^rd Place Grade 4-6- Ella P., 4th Grade, Hudson, NH, for The Body-Brella

Best in Grade 2^nd Place Grade 4-6- Trevor K., 4th Grade, Barrington, NH, for RC Auto Spreader

Best in Grade 1^st Place Grade 4-6- Philip L., 5th Grade, Hooksett, NH, for Trailblazer

General Invention Category Awards

Grade K-2

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Award- Jameson M., 2nd Grade, Amherst, NH for The Stair Carrier

Animal Welfare Award- Shae C., 2nd Grade, Hooksett, NH, for Critter Tricker

Community Awareness Award- Austin H. and Peyton L., 1st Grade, Greenland, NH, for The Tree Saver

Entrepreneurship Award- Harper T., 1st Grade, Hooksett, NH for EZ Coolerizer

Environmental Impact Award- Whitaker N., 1st Grade, Shelburne, VT, for Octo Ocean Vacuum

Health & Wellness Award- Erica Z., 1st Grade, Hooksett, NH, for Travel 'N Go

Home Improvement Award- Reagan J., 2nd Grade, Hooksett, NH, for Mail-O-Matic

Arts/Games/Music/Sports/Toys Award- Everly Schulte, 1st Grade, Hooksett, NH, The Calm Down Bunny

Best in Grade 3^rd Place- Everly Schulte, 1st Grade, Hooksett, NH, The Calm Down Bunny

Best In Grade 2^nd Place- Cole B., 1st Grade, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH, for Glow and Go

Best in Grade 1^st Place- Hazel R., 2nd Grade, Barrington, NH, for The Library Firefly

Grade 3

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Award- MacKenzie S., Bedford, NH, for Magic Handi Helper

Community Awareness Award- Magnolia M., Amherst, NH, for The Positivity Friend

Entrepreneurship Award- Tavish P., West Newbury, MA, for Speedfold 9000

Environmental Impact Award- Holly R., Hooksett, NH, for Clean Up Crew

Health & Wellness Award- Lucia A., Greenland, NH, for Zap Into Attention Wrist Buzzer

Home Improvement Award- Leah S., Bedford, NH, for Knob Fob

Arts/Games/Music/Sports/Toys Award- Kyle G., Bedford, NH, for The Magnet Mobile

Best in Grade 3^rd Place- Zoey S., Hooksett, NH, for Light Guard

Best In Grade 2^nd Place- Tavish P., West Newbury, MA, for Speedfold 9000

Best in Grade 1^st Place- MacKenzie S., Bedford, NH, for Magic Handi Helper

Grade 4

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Award- Evangeline C., Merrimack, NH, for Robo-Pet: Slow Loris

Animal Welfare Award- Emilie E., Bedford, NH, for Feline Fun

Community Awareness Award- Derek F., Brooklyn, MA, for Robber Detection and Deterrent

Entrepreneurship Award- Sara T., Hooksett, NH, for The Slumber Buddy

Environmental Impact Award- Braedyn B., Nashua, NH, for Bio Cast

Health & Wellness Award- Holden O., Nashua, NH, for Shrendy's Scrubby

Home Improvement Award- Emmett C, Bedford, NH, for Waffl-E-Clean

Arts/Games/Music/Sports/Toys Award- Olivia C. and Violet M., Amherst, NH, for The Squishy Stopper

Best in Grade 3^rd Place- Santiago F., Nashua, NH, for The Trap

Best In Grade 2^nd Place- Adhya V., Bedford, NH, for Tasty Scoops

Best in Grade 1^st Place- Ainsley B. and Hannah M., Bedford, NH, for TEDDYBOX 2000

Grade 5-6

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Award- Ellie F., 6th Grade, Wolfeboro, NH, for EZ Flip

Animal Welfare Award- Madeline L. and Louis S., 5th Grade, West Newbury, MA, for Wagger Walker 2000

Community Awareness Award- Anderson M., 6th Grade, West Newbury, MA, for Too Tall Truck Tester

Entrepreneurship Award- Justin G., 5th Grade, Chestnut Hill, MA, for Robo-Presenter

Environmental Impact Award- Bryce P., 6th Grade, Rollinsford, NH, for The Marie Mat

Home Improvement Award- Nora B., 5th Grade, Greenland, NH, for Pack Like a Pro

Best in Grade 3^rd Place- Kelly O., 5th Grade, Greenland, NH, for New England Trash Trap

Best In Grade 2^nd Place- Bailey G., 6th Grade, West Newbury, MA, for The Anxiety Answer

Best in Grade 1^st Place- Ellie F., 6th Grade, Wolfeboro, NH, for EZ Flip

Grade 7-10

Community Awareness Award- Ria M., 10th Grade, Holliston, MA, for gDog

Arts/Games/Music/Sports/Toys Award- Carter H., 7th Grade, Concord, NH, for Deo Tech

Best in Grade 3^rd Place- Carter H., 7th Grade, Concord, NH, for Deo Tech

Best In Grade 2^nd Place- Kiera L., 9th Grade, Georgetown, MA,  for PrettyInPaper Makeup Squares (P.I.P. Squares)

Best in Grade 1^st Place- Sophia A. and Elena B., 7th Grade, Greenland, NH, for Char-Clean

Chain Reaction Machine, Third Grade
Most Complex: Joshua Youn, Happy Birthday Ding Dong, Bedford, NH
Most Original: Chloe Jennerjohn and Lilianna Lewis, Rube Goldberg "Dog Feeder", Bedford, NH
Best Team Effort: Olivia Skouteris and Young Inventor, Strike, Bedford, NH 
Best in Grade: Graciela Ferguson, Feed the Kitty, Barrington, NH

 

Chain Reaction Machine, Fourth Grade - Sixth Grade
Most Complex: Elora Porter, Bunny Feeder, Hooksett, NH
Most Original: Kade Harris, The Dance Party Machine, Bedford, NH
Best Team Effort: Maura Osgood and Sophie Sargent, Lotion-O-Meter, Weare, NH
Best in Grade: Tyler Csendes, Ty's Rad Rube, Bedford, NH

 

Challenge Invention, Kindergarten - Third Grade
1st Place: Rowan Schulte, Chicken Feeder 4000, Hooksett, NH
2nd Place: Young Inventor, Chore or Chill, Bedford, NH
3rd Place: Jacob Radin, The Cheater Sheeter, Bedford, NH
Honorable Mention: Eli Parry, Automatic Wood Filler, Gilmanton, NH

 

Challenge Invention, Fourth Grade - Sixth Grade
1st Place: Evelyn Spaulding, The Paw-sher, West Newbury, MA
2nd Place: Gabriel Caron, Flip It, Bedford, NH
3rd Place: Cooper Plourde, Puppy Keeper, Gilmanton, NH
Honorable Mention: Carter Casey, Grocery Gloves, Hooksett, NH
Honorable Mention: Jane Zhang, Evergreen Plant Pot, Weston, MA

 

General Invention, Kindergarten - Second Grade
1st Place: Jacob Marchand, Inflatable Igloo, Hopkinton, NH
2nd Place: Lucia Amellino, Magnet Opener 3000, Greenland, NH
3rd Place: Macy Wayman, The Passer, Hooksett, NH
Adaptive/Assistive Technology: Lucia Amellino, Magnet Opener 3000,Greenland, NH
Animal Welfare: Caroline McLean, All in One Monarch Feeder, Hooksett, NH
Community Awareness: Miles McQuaid, The Back Hat, Amherst, NH
Entrepreneurship: Colton Smith, Egg Gathering Gadget, Gilmanton, NH
Environmental Impact: Young Inventor, Look Beneath the Bottle, Greenland, NH
Health & Wellness: Andrew Aravantis, Pop-A-Puff, Hooksett NH
Home Improvement: Olivia Powers, The Gaisik, Amherst, NH

 

General Invention Third Grade
1st Place: Sara Tilton, The Head Holder, Hooksett, NH
2nd Place: Matthew Boucher, Swim Goggles 20/20, Bedford, NH
3rd Place: Samuel Corning, Tissue Tote, West Newbury, MA
Animal Welfare: Brooks Benson and Kayden Martakos, The Dog Feeder 3615, Hooksett, NH
Community Awareness: Brecken Tibbs, The Machine that Saves Lives, Bedford, NH
Entrepreneurship: Andre Laureano and Violet Marshall Giguere, The Milk Tab, Amherst, NH
Health & Wellness: Benjamin Kinnane, The Helpful Book Holder, Bedford, NH
Home Improvement: Eve Ruback, Flex Frame, Bedford, NH
Sports/Toys/Games/Music: Brendan MacLeod, The Lego Lift, Bedford, NH

 

General Invention, Fourth Grade
1st Place: Hassiba Benzerrouk, The Quiet Collar, Windham, NH
2nd Place: Prasan Sundaravadiel, Smart WaterSystem, Dover, NH
3rd Place: Young Inventor, Pack Back Back Pack, Bedford, NH
Adaptive/Assistive Technology: Jacob Carey, EDDy the Emergency Delivery Drone, Gilmanton, NH
Connor Hallinan, Shark Away: Magnetic Paint, Nashua, NH
Animal Welfare Honorable Mention: Young Inventor, No More Herons Stealing Fish, Bedford, NH
Animal Welfare: Kaitlyn Ferrantino, Pet Scratcher 2000, Andover, MA
Community Awareness: Talia Kant and Avery Lowe, Handheld
Dictionary, Amherst, NH
Entrepreneurship Honorable Mention: Tatum Zipke, Marker
Magnet, Hopkinton, NH
Entrepreneurship: Young Inventor, Descuffinator 3000, Weare, NH
Environmental Impact: Haven Flanders, Eco-Bot, Nashua, NH
Health & Wellness: Young Inventor, Chilly Chill,Nashua, NH
Home Improvement: Zora Upham, The Branch Sauna, Bedford, NH
Sports/Toys/Games/Music: Gabe Kierce, SWING, Bedford, NH

 

General Invention, Fifth Grade
1st Place: Reid Hamilton and Emily Little, Attach-o-Pocket, Hooksett, NH
2nd Place: Liam Goodwin, Handy Hair Helper, West Newbury, MA
3rd: Place: Gwen Buelte, The Salt Spreader, Hopkinton, NH
Adaptive/Assistive Technology: Liam Goodwin, Handy Hair Helper, West Newbury, MA
Animal Welfare: Lucy Tanner, Purrfect Plant Protector, West Newbury, MA
Entrepreneurship: Reid Hamilton and Emily Little, Attach-o-Pocket, Hooksett, NH
Home Improvement: Jace LaBranche and Violet Lloyd, The Small Pet Preventer, Hooksett, NH
Sports/Toys/Games/Music: Maya Steinberg, Pedal Power, Greenland, NH

 

General Invention, Sixth Grade - Ninth Grade
1st Place: William Zhang, Ground Fire Detection System, 9th Grade, Weston, MA
2nd Place: Rex Dan, 7th Grade, AeroWatch Air Quality Monitor, Ashburn,VA
3rd Place: Grace Meisser, The Simple Sand-inator, Weare, NH
Adaptive/Assistive Technology: Emma Leroy, The MagniBed, Wolfeboro, NH
Animal Welfare: Melinda Clark, The Trapdoor Hamster Tube, Wolfeboro, NH
Community Awareness: Ruben Lee, T.R.A.S.H., Bedford, MA
Entrepreneurship: Henry Hudson, The E-Z Paper Smoother, Wolfeboro, NH
Environmental Impact: Jacob Pinard, Food Fork, Wolfeboro, NH
Health & Wellness: Sophia Armellino and Elena Baryiames, Ticks Be Gone, Greenland, NH
Home Improvement: Amritanshu Pradhan, REMIN-D-OOR, Amherst, NH
Sports/Toys/Games/Music Honorable Mention: Alexis MacBrien, The BasketBaller, Wolfeboro, NH
Sports/Toys/Games/Music: Brody Ferguson, Shoe Switcharoo, Wolfeboro, NH

 

Best in Show Awards
IEEE Electric Award: Cooper Plourde, Puppy Keeper, Gilmanton, NH
IEEE Design Award: Gwen Buelte, The Salt Spreader, Hopkinton, NH
ASHRAE Sustainability Award: Prasan Sundaravadiel, Smart WaterSystem, Dover, NH
Modern Woodmen of America Community Impact Award: Philip Lapierre, Fog Blocker Mask, Hooksett, NH
Joyce Kenne Memorial Scholarship: Emily Riekert, Pillow Pals, Greenland, NH
Torc Disruptive Technology Award, 1st Place: Young Inventor, The Smart Bottle, Wolfeboro, NH
Torc Disruptive Technology Award, 2nd Place: Haven Flanders, Eco-Bot, Nashua, NH
Torc Disruptive Technology Award, 3rd Place: Rex Dan, AeroWatch Air Quality Monitor, Ashburn, VA
University of New Hampshire Leitzel Center Innovation Award: Amritanshu Pradhan, REMIN-D-OOR, Amherst, NH
Ignite the Spark Award: Gabriel Caron, Flip It, Bedford, NH

May 28, 2021

Northern New England Invention Convention 2021 Winners Announced

 

The Young Inventors’ Program® announces the winners for the 2021 Northern New England Invention Convention. The 35^th region-wide event celebrated virtually once again and presented 69 awards to more than 100 competing students. “Our inventors tackled a wide range of problems,” said Tina White, Director of the Young Inventors’ Program (YIP). “From inventions that addressed our pandemic with ways to improve masks and remote school, to novel approaches to support animals or our environment, to ideas that are just plain fun, our students took the YIP challenge and pushed themselves in their design thinking.”

The Northern New England Invention Convention is the capstone event for nearly 4,000 K-12 students across the region who participate in local programs at schools, after school, and community organizations as well as independent students. It was a year full of innovation for YIP and their students, teachers, and mentors. “We took invention to new heights as we released new materials to support our teachers with hybrid and remote learning and help more students work independently,” said White. “We also became a partner program with the University of New Hampshire’s Leitzel Center where we look forward to new opportunities for growth.”

More than 100 students presented their projects as videos, uploaded inventors’ journals, and photos. Their projects were evaluated by 45 volunteers with expertise in science, engineering, and technology. The virtual event was hosted by emcee Hayley LaPoint, Meteorologist with WMUR and keynote from Emmy Kelly, Mechantronics Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Learn more about the event.

2021 Northern New England Invention Convention Award Winners

GENERAL INVENTIONS CATEGORY

Best in Grade 1st Place Award for Grade K-2 General Inventions

Thomas White, Harold Martin School, Invention: Clip Vest

Best in Grade 2nd Place Award for Grade K-2 General Inventions

Eric Roets, YIP Independent Inventor, Invention: The Calmer Box

Best in Grade 3rd Place Award for Grade K-2 General Inventions

Jacob Marchand, Harold Martin School, Invention: Rain Cover 2000

Entrepreneurship Award for Grade K-2 General Inventions

Thomas White, Harold Martin School, Invention: Clip Vest

Health & Wellness Award for Grade K-2 General Inventions

Eric Roets, Portsmouth Christian Academy, Invention: The Calmer Box

Home Improvement Award for Grade K-2 General Inventions

Jacob Marchand, Harold Martin School, Invention: Rain Cover 2000

Sports/Toys/Games/Music Award for Grade K-2 General Inventions

Adam Rojas, Harold Martin School, Invention: The Drip Catcher 2000

Best in Grade 1st Place Award for Grade 3 General Inventions

Liam Federspiel, Memorial School, Invention: Warm Ware

Best in Grade 2nd Place Award for Grade 3 General Inventions

Jihan Song, Riddle Brook School, Invention: The Water Saver

Best in Grade 3rd Place Award for Grade 3 General Inventions

Addie Leonard, Peter Woodbury School, Invention: The Masklet

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Award for Grade 3 General Inventions

Cameron Parkler, Memorial School, Invention: The C-Easy

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Honorable Mention Award for Grade 3 General Inventions

Casey Wydom, Riddle Brook School, Invention: Food Shute

Animal Welfare Award for Grade 3 General Inventions

Ellie Torres, Memorial School, Invention: The BARK

Community Awareness Award for Grade 3 General Inventions

Josmari Rivera, Memorial School, Invention: The Helper Delper Buggy

Entrepreneurship Award for Grade 3 General Inventions

Gracelyn Mehta, YIP Independent Inventor, Invention: The Book Bandage

Entrepreneurship Honorable Menton Award for Grade 3 General Inventions

Tyler Csendes, Peter Woodbury School, Invention: Cool Tool

Environmental Impact Award for Grade 3 General Inventions

Jihan Song, Riddle Brook School, Invention: The Water Saver

Health & Wellness Award for Grade 3 General Inventions

Elin Metcalf, Memorial School, Invention: The Wind Band

Home Improvement Award for Grade 3 General Inventions

Shelby Gibson, Riddle Brook School, Invention: The Key Cloth

Home Improvement Honorable Mention Award for Grade 3 General Inventions

Adam Scally, Danville Elementary School, Invention: Easy Pour

Sports/Toys/Games/Music Award for Grade 3 General Inventions

David Morales, Riddle Brook School, Invention: The Water Baller

Sports/Toys/Games/Music Honorable Mention Award for Grade 3 General Inventions

Will Chadbourne, Peter Woodbury School, Invention: The Snow Scooter

Best in Grade 1st Place Award for Grade 4 General Inventions

Lucy Tanner, West Newbury Young Inventors, Invention: Auto Lights

Best in Grade 2nd Place Award for Grade 4 General Inventions

Andrew Xu-Ding, KTBYTE Computer Science Academy, Invention: Cleaner Machiner

Best in Grade 3rd Place Award for Grade 4 General Inventions

Mya Bolduc, World Academy School, Invention: The Automatic Pet Wash

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Award for Grade 4 General Inventions

Alayna LeBlanc, Horne Street Elementary School, Invention: Anti-Stress Timer

Animal Welfare Award for Grade 4 General Inventions

Miranda Cole, Memorial School, Invention: The Injured Animal Detector

Community Awareness Award for Grade 4 General Inventions

Misha Greenblat, World Academy School, Invention: LHDD

Entrepreneurship Award for Grade 4 General Inventions

Riley Smith, Memorial School, Invention: The Motorized Cat Distractor

Environmental Impact Award for Grade 4 General Inventions

Omar Atef, World Academy School, Invention: Single Plant Humidifer

Health & Wellness Award for Grade 4 General Inventions

Kaitlin Monaco, Memorial School, Invention: The Covid-19 Dressing Room

Home Improvement Award for Grade 4 General Inventions

Phinn Heavner-Phillips, World Academy School, Invention: RC Mop

Sports/Toys/Games/Music Award for Grade 4 General Inventions

Cooper Plourde, YIP Independent Inventor, Invention: The Wicked Sweet Tailgate Seat

Best in Grade 1st Place Award for Grade 5-6 General Inventions

Grace Messier, Center Woods Upper Elementary School/Weare Middle School, Invention: Bug-Away-Today

Best in Grade 2nd Place Award for Grade 5-6 General Inventions

Haylie Gagnon & Rowan Weinberg, West Newbury Young Inventors, Invention: Komfortable Keyholder

Best in Grade 3rd Place Award for Grade 5-6 General Inventions

Kaden Foster, White Mountain Science Inc., Mobile Invent Lab, Invention: Autobroomatic

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Award for Grade 5-6 General Inventions

Haylie Gagnon & Rowan Weinberg, West Newbury Young Inventors, Invention: Komfortable Keyholder

Animal Welfare Award for Grade 5-6 General Inventions

Grace Messier, Center Woods Upper Elementary School/Weare Middle School, Invention: Bug-Away-Today

Entrepreneurship Award for Grade 5-6 General Inventions

Nathan LeFevre, YIP Independent Inventor, Invention: Shop-O-Matic

Health & Wellness Award for Grade 5-6 General Inventions

Connor Webb, White Mountain Science Inc., Mobile Invent Lab, Invention: Trampoline Chair

Home Improvement Award for Grade 5-6 General Inventions

Kaden Foster, White Mountain Science Inc., Mobile Invent Lab, Invention: Autobroomatic

Best in Grade 1st Place Award for Grade 7-8 General Inventions

Claire McCallum & Sadie McCallum, Center Woods Upper Elementary School/Weare Middle School, Invention: L.E.G.S.

Best in Grade 2nd Place Award for Grade 7-8 General Inventions

Sylvia Guarracino, YIP Independent Inventor, Invention: Zip n’ Flip

Best in Grade 3rd Place Award for Grade 7-8 General Inventions

David Song, KTBYTE Computer Science Academy, Invention: WARDS

Animal Welfare Award for Grade 7-8 General Inventions

Sai Komma, YIP Independent Inventor, Invention: Custom Dog Knee Brace

Entrepreneurship Award for Grade 7-8 General Inventions

Sylvia Guarracino, YIP Independent Inventor, Invention: Zip n’ Flip

Health & Wellness Award for Grade 7-8 General Inventions

Matthew Wu, KTBYTE Computer Science Academy, Invention: Jet Lag Control

Sports/Toys/Games/Music Award for Grade 7-8 General Inventions

Travis LeFevre, YIP Independent Inventor, Invention: Haul Buddy

CHALLENGE INVENTIONS CATEGORY

Students designed inventions to make remote learning and remote working easier, more productive, and/or more fun.

Best in Grade 1st Place Award for Grade K-2 Challenge Inventions

Ava Roberts, Barrington Elementary School, Invention: Screen It

Best in Grade 2nd Place Award for Grade K-2 Challenge Inventions

Glen Lucas, White Mountain Science Inc., Mobile Invent Lab, Invention: The Swivel 360

Best in Grade 1st Place Award for Grade 3-4 Challenge Inventions

Coraline Frye, Memorial School, Invention: The Magical Whiteboard Cleaner

Best in Grade 2nd Place Award for Grade 3-4 Challenge Inventions

Evelyn Spaulding, West Newbury Young Inventors, Invention: Tuck Table

Best in Grade 3rd Place Award for Grade 3-4 Challenge Inventions

Abigail Tordiglione, Memorial School, Invention: The PC Paperclip

Best in Grade 1st Place Award for Grade 5-6 Challenge Inventions

Amritanshu Pradhan, YIP Independent Inventor, Invention: The Less Sit to Stay Fit

Best in Grade 2nd Place Award for Grade 5-6 Challenge Inventions

Emma Ouellette, Crescent Lake School, Invention: The Clever Book

CHAIN REACTION INVENTIONS

Inventors engineer a complex machine to complete a simple task.

Best in 5th Grade Award for Chain Reaction Inventions

Ashley Thellen & Hailey Thellen, Center Woods Upper Elementary School/Weare Middle School, Invention: The Evil Kicker 3000

Best in 8th Grade Award for Chain Reaction Inventions

Cara Berman, World Academy School, Invention: Squeaky Clean

Best Team Award for Chain Reaction Inventions

Ashley Thellen & Hailey Thellen, Center Woods Upper Elementary School/Weare Middle School, Invention: The Evil Kicker 3000

Most Complex Award for Chain Reaction Inventions

Micah Allard, World Academy School, Invention: Matilda

Most Original Award for Chain Reaction Inventions

Emma Kirk, World Academy School, Invention: Succulent Soaker

BEST IN SHOW AWARDS

Each year, the Northern New England Invention Convention celebrates the the young inventors who have met specific achievements in various ways through their invention and design process in what are called our BEST IN SHOW AWARDS. These awards are presented by program visionaries who sponsor these awards as they believe in your ingenuity and your spirit which will lead us into the future. These awards are judges by representatives of the sponsoring organizations and they share in our congratulations of all of the inventors for their remarkable inventions.

Innovation Award presented by the University of New Hampshire Leitzel Center

Claire McCallum & Sadie McCallum, Center Woods Upper Elementary School/Weare Middle School, Invention: L.E.G.S.

Disruptive Technology 1st Place Award presented by Topcoder

Milan Bartoli, World Academy School, Invention: The Rapid Injector 2021

Disruptive Technology 2nd Place Award presented by Topcoder

Misha Greenblat, World Academy School, Invention: LHDD

Disruptive Technology 3rd Place Award presented by Topcoder

Josmari Rivera, Memorial School, Invention: The Helper Delper Buggy

Design Award presented by NH IEEE

Ava Roberts, Barrington Elementary School, Invention: Screen It

Electric Award presented by NH IEEE

David Song, KTBYTE Computer Science Academy, Invention: WARDS

Sustainability Award presented by NH ASHRAE

Lucy Tanner, West Newbury Young Inventors, Invention: Auto Lights

Joyce Kenne Award presented by the Academy of Applied Science

Evelyn Spaulding, West Newbury Young Inventors, Invention: Tuck Table

Ignite the Spark Award presented by the Academy of Applied Science

Glen Lucas, White Mountain Science Inc., Mobile Invent Lab, Invention: The Swivel 360

Invent On

Congratulations to all of our award winners and ALL of the students who invent with us every year.

Want to learn more?

Students can get started with our free resources. For educators and STEM mentors, learn how you can receive FREE resources to start an invention program at your school, after-school program, library, or community organization here.

March 19, 2021

2021 Independent Student Invention Fair Winners

The Young Inventors’ Program hosted our second annual Independent Students’ Invention Fair (ISIF)* on March 18th. We congratulate all of our independent student inventors for accepting our challenge to invent this year. With your innovative spirit, you dove right in to look at the world around you and then found creative solutions to real problems.

You are a part of a much larger movement of young people who have the talent, spirit and grit to change our world today and in the future. Kudos on your achievements. Invent On!

Grades 2-4 General Invention Category

1st Place

Cooper P., grade 4
The Wicked Sweet Tailgating Seat

2nd Place

Gracelynn M., grade 3
The Book Bandage

3rd Place

Alayna L., grade 4
Anti-Stress Timer

Honorable Mention

Eric R., grade 2
The Calmer Box

Grades 5-8 General Invention Category

1st Place

Sai K., grade 8
Custom Dog Knee Brace

2nd Place

Travis L., grade 8
Haul Buddy

3rd Place

Sylvia G., grade 7
Zip n Flip

Honorable Mention

Nathan L., grade 5
Shop-O-Matic

Challenge Category

1st Place Grades 2-4

Ava R., grade 2
The Screen It

1st Place Grades 5-8

Amritanshu P., grade 5
Less Sit To Stay Fit

* ISIF was developed to meet the growing calls from our students who don’t have access to a local Young Inventors’ Program site. These students motivate themselves to solve problems and advance through the program. This Invention Fair gave them the opportunity to present their ideas and meet their peers who love to invent too. This year’s independent students joined YIP from New Hampshire, Florida, and Colorado.

Students who were recognized with awards will progress to the Northern New England Invention Convention. This competition will be held virtually during the month of April with a celebration event on May 2nd.

Explore our YIP lessons and materials to keep inventing!

July 1, 2020

Celebrating Youth Innovation

The 2020 Northern New England Invention Convention (NNE-IC) took to the internet for the first time in our nearly 40 years of youth innovation. Our original plan was to host the event on March 28th for 750+ people at Southern New Hampshire University. When the inevitable decision came to cancel the in-person event, we were heart-broken yet determined to give our young inventors a stage to present their ideas and celebrate a year of hard work. We knew so much had been taken from kids with schools, libraries, after-school activities closed that we could not eliminate the event entirely….so when we faced the challenge, we did what every inventor does with a set-back: we worked harder, used our creativity, and leveraged technology to come up with a solution!

Timing was on our side because our teachers, community organizations, and independent students had already completed their local invention fairs. Without space limitations, we allowed local program leaders to nominate more students to the NNE-IC. We extended invitations to 243 students to compete online by filming 6-minute pitch videos and submitting photos of their prototypes, display boards, and notebooks. We are pleased to report that more than half of the nominated students competed!

2020 Northern New England Invention Convention Awards Ceremony

Thank You

Before the list of winners, we must thank very important people who made this year and the Invention Convention possible. First, our lead sponsors who fueled our finances as we kept the spark of innovation alive: Southern New Hampshire University, Topcoder, and Takeda. Without their support, we could not offer the Young Inventors’ Program to schools, libraries, clubs, organizations, and home schoolers for no cost.

We extend our thanks to all of the parents, siblings, family members, and friends who helped our young inventors film their pitch videos and upload materials for judging. We are also grateful for the judges who spent extra screen time to view videos and to meet by Zoom to deliberate. We had judges from across New England — and even one in Japan — contribute to YIP. And a standing ovation to Hayley LaPoint who emceed our awards ceremony and provided inspiration to our students and their families. This year’s Northern New England Invention Convention was truly a collaborative effort.

And now….the awards!

General Invention Category Grade Level Awards

Specialty topic categories are recognized across each judged grade level IF there is a candidate in that grade level that the judges felt fit the category. Not all grades will be awarded in specialty areas. We will also award a “BEST” invention in each grade level grouping (for example, K-2 or 7-11).

ADAPTIVE/ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AWARD

Grade K-2: Madeleine Dube. Hampstead Academy, Work-n-Go 2020
Grade 3: Juliette McLaughlin, Bow Elementary School, Jungle Rescue Game
Grade 4: Calvin Alander, Woodman Park School, Step Stool Grocery Cart
Grade 5: Parker Boulanger, Hooksett Memorial School, Calm Critters
Grade 6: Sylvia Guarracino & Leo Guarracino, Greenland Central School, Aqua-Aid
Grade 7-11: Griffin Li, KTBYTE Academy, AnswerIT

ANIMAL WELFARE AWARD

Grade K-2: Thomas White, Harold Martin Elementary School, Poop Shield
Grade 3: Mariska Hilton & Sydney Sleeper, Clark Wilkins Elementary School, The Slippery Birdhouse
Grade 4: Emma Loonie, Ernest P. Barka Elementary School, Doggone Boredom
Grade 6: Madeline Grimes, H.R. Donaghue School, Glow Bowl
Grade 7-11: William Zhang, KTBYTE Academy, D.E.M.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS AWARD

Grade K-2: Haylee Vincent, Fred C. Underhill School, Friendship Flip Talk
Grade 6: Kaden Shin, KTBYTE Academy, Water Bot

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD

Grade K-2: Robert Emory, Greenland Central School, EZ Ski
Grade 3: Brooklyn Griffin, Belmont Elementary School, Nozzle Hat
Grade 4: Grace Meisser, Center Woods Upper Elementary/Weare Middle School, The De-Ice-Inator
Grade 5: Aria Lobao, Danville Elementary School, Garbomatic
Grade 6: Owen McDonald & Jackson Miller, Dr. John C. Page Elementary School, Thermosleeve
Grade 7-11: Owen Simoes, The Beech Hill School, Bomabard the Yard-Sale Finder Website

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AWARD

Grade K-2: Jane Zhang, Country School, Green Box
Grade 3: Freya Killian, Riddle Brook School, Soap Bar 2000
Grade 4: Adrianna Merry-Rodrigue, Bedford Memorial School, Milfoil Destroyer
Grade 5: Brandon Xie, KTBYTE Academy, Eco Warner
Grade 6: Mason Roets, Rollinsford Grade School, Gamma Goodness

HEALTH & WELLNESS AWARD

Grade K-2: Eric Roets, Rollinsford Grade School, Safety Bot
Grade 4: Amelia Clark, Simonds Elementary School, Metal Mouth Gum
Grade 5: Kiley Coco, Hampstead Academy, Odor Eater Organics
Grade 6: Owen McDonald & Jackson Miller, Dr. John C. Page Elementary School, Thermosleeve
Grade 7-11: Ria Mishra, KTBYTE Academy, Patient Alert System

HOME IMPROVEMENT AWARD

Grade K-2: Maisie Majkut Clark, Wilkins Elementary School, Choice Buds Water Bottle for Kids
Grade 3: Andrew Xu-Ding, KTBYTE Academy, FireGuardian
Grade 4: Yashi Bajpai & Emerson Drown, Peter Woodbury Elementary School, VIDE: Virtual International Dining Experience
Grade 5: Gavin Edwards, Danville Elementary School, Projectile Toaster
Grade 6: Cadence Dionne, Hampstead Academy, Presto Paws

SPORTS/TOYS/GAMES/MUSIC AWARD

Grade K-2: Sara Tilton, Fred C. Underhill School, The Sled Helper
Grade 3: Edin Shinkle, Greenland Central School, Surf-Aid
Grade 4: (tie)
Charlie Botto & Camden Miller, Dr. John C. Page Elementary School, LED’s Play
Andrew Taylor, Gilmanton Elementary School, Bobber Ball
Grade 5: Jakob Farr, KTBYTE Academy, Umpire Buddies
Grade 6: Parker Aucoin, Crescent Lake Elementary School, Aucoin Wrap

BEST IN GRADE LEVEL AWARDS

Best in Grade K-2:

Best in Grade 3rd Place: Harper Bedrosian, Fred. C. Underhill School, Forget-No-More
Best in Grade 2nd Place: Jane Zhang, Country School, Green Box
Best in Grade 1st Place: Brooklyn Sipe & Leah Sipe, Peterborough Elementary School, Sock Sorter

Best in Grade 3:

Best in Grade 3rd Place: Stewart Gregory & Ella Liadis, Hooksett Memorial School, E-Z Erase N’ Go
Best in Grade 2nd Place: Andrew Xu-Ding, KTBYTE Academy, FireGuardian
Best in Grade 1st Place: Brooklyn Griffin, Belmont Elementary School, Nozzle Hat

Best in Grade 4:

Best in Grade 3rd Place: Grace Meisser, Center Woods Upper Elementary/Weare Middle School, The De-Ice-Inator
Best in Grade 2nd Place: Charlie Botto & Camden Miller, Dr. John C. Page Elementary School, LED’s Play
Best in Grade 1st Place: Maeve Schreck, Greenland Central School, Allergy Detective

Best in Grade 5:

Best in Grade 3rd Place: Lauryn Vetter, Maple Street School, Wall “Lah”
Best in Grade 2nd Place: Aria Lobao, Danville Elementary School, Garbomatic
Best in Grade 1st Place: Parker Boulanger, Hooksett Memorial School, Calm Critters

Best in Grade 6:

Best in Grade 3rd Place: Yuanheng Mao, KTBYTE Academy, CareBot
Best in Grade 2nd Place: Sylvia Guarracino & Leo Guarracino, Greenland Central School, Aqua-Aid
Best in Grade 1st Place: Jerry Xu, KTBYTE Academy, TerraMech

Best in Grade 7-11:

Best in Grade 3rd Place: Keyan Shahidullah, KTBYTE Academy, The Guide Belt
Best in Grade 2nd Place: Sadie McCallum, Center Woods Upper Elementary/Weare Middle School, The ATOM
Best in Grade 1st Place: Tanishi Mishra, KTBYTE Academy, Epertracker

CHALLENGE BEST IN GRADE LEVEL AWARDS: THE GREEN SCHOOL CHALLENGE

This year’s challenge required students to invent a product or service that helps make their school more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Awards are given in grade level groupings.

For Grade K-3:

Best in Grade 3rd Place: Eleanor Rombeau, Riddle Brook School, All-in-One Trash Can
Best in Grade 2nd Place: Kushal Sai Sanka, Horne Street School, Nourishing Spoon
Best in Grade 1st Place: Megan Merrigan, Horne Street School, Smell-O

For Grade 4-8:

Best in Grade 3rd Place: Molly Heath, Center Woods Upper Elementary/Weare Middle School, The Crusher 3000
Best in Grade 2nd Place: Amritanshu Pradhan, Clark Wilkins Elementary School, Recycle Trash and Earn Tasty Cash
Best in Grade 1st Place: Anna Blanchette, Dover Middle School, Plastic Waste Erase

CHAIN REACTION INVENTIONS

BEST TEAM EFFORT

Kendall Abernathy, Gemma Harl & Avery O’Sullivan, Riddle Brook School, Page Turner 41,000

BEST PRESENTATION

Sean McGee & Drew Morris, Riddle Brook School, Aqua-Cube 2000

MOST ORIGINAL AND UNIQUE

Madison, Hartley Hooksett Memorial School, The Baby Waker Upper

MOST COMPLEX

Isla O’Connor & Abagail Wall, Bedford Memorial School, The Dinner Bell Ringer

BEST IN GRADE LEVEL

Best in 3rd Grade: Violet Lloyd, Hooksett Memorial School, Pass the Napkin
Best in 4th Grade: Maci Laurendeau, Riddle Brook School, Lego Valley

BEST IN SHOW AWARDS

These awards are presented by program visionaries who sponsor these awards as they believe in young inventors’ ingenuity and spirit which will lead us into the future. These awards are judges by representatives of the sponsoring organizations and they share in our congratulations of all of the inventors for your remarkable inventions.

ELECTRIC AWARD and DESIGN AWARD presented by New Hampshire IEEE

• ELECTRIC AWARD honors inventions which incorporate an electrical element
  Jakob Farr, KTBYTE Academy, Umpire Buddies
• DESIGN AWARD for excellence in invention design
  Travis LeFevre, Home School, SnoTech Roof Buddy

GLOBAL IMPACT SUSTAINABILITY AWARD, sponsored by American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers’ Granite State Chapter

• Tanishi Mishra, KTBYTE Academy, Epertracker

JOYCE KENNE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD supported by The Academy of Applied Science and Camp Invention

Ms. Kenney was one of the leaders of the Young Inventors’ Program and for many years, coordinated the state’s Camp Invention Program serving more than 1,500 students each summer.

• Cooper Plourde, Gilmanton Elementary School, The Bag Changer

DISTRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY AWARD presented by Topcoder

• 3rd place:
  Yashi Bajpai & Emerson Drown, Peter Woodbury Elementary School, VIDE: Virtual International Dining Experience
• 2nd place:
  Jerry Xu, KTBYTE Academy, TerraMech
• 1st place:
  Anna Blanchette, Dover Middle School, Plastic Waste Erase

AWARD FOR INNOVATION presented by Southern New Hampshire University

• Mason Roets, Rollinsford Grade School, Gamma Goodness

IGNITE THE SPARK AWARD

This new award honors the memory of founder of the Academy of Applied Science and the Young Inventors’ Program, Dr. Robert H. Rines who was inducted into the Inventor’s Hall of Fame in 1994. A true visionary, he was a passionate advocate for innovation, entrepreneurship, and creative thought. Presented by the Board of Directors of the Academy of Applied Science, this award is given to the inventor who demonstrates significant persistence and accomplishment in the face of hurdles to success or limited access to resources.

• Sadie McCallum, Center Woods Upper Elementary/Weare Middle School, The ATOM

Congratulations!

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