2018 Special Awards
2018 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Award
To be awarded to the project that best demonstrates the principles of industrial hygiene as it relates to protecting the health and safety of the community.
- S 045 V - A Novel Microbial Biofiltration Technology for Improving Indoor Air Quality
2018 - Al Appleton Worksafe Award
To be awarded to the best project demonstrating the principles of occupational hygiene. The student(s) must have consulted with people in the community or region about the content of their project and must show creativity, innovation and enthusiasm in the display of the project.
2018 - BC Agriculture in the Classroom Award
To be awarded to an outstanding project that shows the practical application of scientific principles to agriculture.
2018 - BC Game Developers Innovation Award
To be awarded to the student(s) whose project demonstrates creativity and innovation in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or astronomy. The award encourages the participation of women, First Nations, and others traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields.
- J 162 N - Upgraded Chess
- M 081 N - Discovering the impact of varying viscosity on the volume dispensed in a microfluidic airway-on-a-chip device
- S 073 N - Low-Cost, Point-of-Care Skin Cancer Detection
2018 - BC Greenhouse Growers' Association Award
To be awarded to an outstanding project that demonstrates creative use of advanced science and technology to enhance vegetable plant productivity and quality in the areas of: biological pest control, irrigation, nutrition, growing media, climate control and mechanics.
2018 - BC Hydro Power Pioneers Award
To be awarded to a student(s) who creates a projects which creatively demonstrates electrical conservation and its environmental, social and economic impacts.
2018 - BC Nature Award
To be awarded to the best project that studies natural history, conservation of natural habitats and/or
natural species. An outdoor, nature monitoring or conservation project is strongly encouraged.
- J 137 V - Will The Fish Follow?
- M 122 V - Spill Plan - Neutralizing an NaOH Spill in Seawater
2018 - BC Science Teachers' Award
To be awarded to a student(s) from grades 7 or 8 for an experimental project in any category that has clearly presented an hypothesis and independent, controlled variables.
2018 - Betsy Bennett Marine Stewardship Award (Vancouver Aquarium)
To be awarded to the most exceptional project related to marine science. “Marine science” can include biology, conservation, ecology, chemistry, oceanography, and other related disciplines that have a marine focus or application.
- M 063 V - A Universal Solution for Plastic Pollution
- J 137 V - Will The Fish Follow?
2018 - Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society Award
This award will be given to the best science fair project to apply scientific principles to a problem from atmospheric or oceanic science or a related environmental discipline.
2018 - David Laugharne Award
To be awarded to a project that incorporates new technology into the design, implementation or presentation of the work.
- S 051 N - Augmenting hearing capabilities of the deaf with Natural Language Processing
2018 - DAWEG Award
To be awarded to a female student or a partnership which has at least one female on their team and who presents and communicates an ingenious solution to an engineering or applied science problem/project by applying their knowledge of science and math.
- S 008 N - La distillation de l’eau salée: l’efficacité avec les miroirs?
- J 140 N - Power Powder
2018 - Engineers and Geoscientists of BC Award
To be awarded to outstanding engineering projects. Projects eligible for this award include those in the fields of chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, industrial and mechanical engineering as well as systems design.
- J 027 D - Utility Stability
- M 083 H - Cardio Cardigan - A robotic wearable designed to provide life-saving chest compressions and greater mobility to those with heart conditions.
- S 043 E - Molten Salt Thermoelectric Generator
2018 - Engineers and Geoscientists BC - Trophy
2018 - Genome BC Scholarship Nomination
Nomination: To be awarded to a Grade 11 or 12 student who has developed a science and technology project focused on areas of strategic importance such as human health, forestry, fisheries, agriculture, bioenergy, mining and the environment. The winner must pursue a science degree and will be required to submit proof of enrolment at a post secondary institution in BC.
- S 073 N - Low-Cost, Point-of-Care Skin Cancer Detection
2018 - Genome British Columbia Award
To be awarded to two projects dealing with a topic of genomic interest.
- S 002 H - Exploring the Genetic Basis of Dengue Virus Transmission
- S 045 V - A Novel Microbial Biofiltration Technology for Improving Indoor Air Quality
2018 - Greater Vancouver Mining Women's Association Award
To be awarded to the a junior, intermediate, or senior project that relates to the minerals industry.
2018 - Greater Vancouver Mining Women's Association - Trophy
Given to the best overall winner of the Greater Vancouver Mining Women's Association award
2018 - In Ink Scientific Writing Award
To be awarded to a student in any age category whose written work (paper or poster) most effectively communicates what research was done and why the work is important.
- S 051 N - Augmenting hearing capabilities of the deaf with Natural Language Processing
2018 - The Michael Crooks Physics Prize
To be awarded to a student(s) in grades 6 to 12 who has done an outstanding physics-related project.
2018 - Neil Towers Award for Plant Biology (UBC Botany Department)
To be awarded to the best Plant Biology-related project submitted by a student(s) in Grades 7 to 12. Projects may be observational or experimental, and all fields of Plant Biology will be considered.
2018 - Science World Award
To be awarded to a first-time entrant from any grade category. The project will show ingenuity/creativity.
2018 - SCWIST (Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology) Award
To be given to young women, preferably in Grades 8 to 10, whose project shows the greatest curiosity, ingenuity and innovation in design. The award is intended to encourage the student's interest in science. A student may not receive this award more than once.
- M 156 H - One Small Step for Bandages, One Giant Leap for Eczema
2018 - SFU Faculty of Science Award
To be awarded to five projects that showcase exceptional scientific methods and knowledge.
- M 036 D - Thanks a Latte
- S 044 V - Biodegradable Double E Air Filter
- M 056 V - A Population Dynamics Investigation of a Self-Sustained Microbial Copper Recovery System
- M 126 V - Wax worms and Bioremediation
- M 180 D - Drug Separation & Identification
2018 - Structural Engineering Association of BC Young Members Group Award
To be awarded to a student(s) at any grade who demonstrates interest, enthusiasm, and understanding in the field of Structural Engineering. Structural Engineering is the design of structures such as buildings and bridges. Possible topics considered for this prize are: the design or analysis of a structure; building materials (concrete, steel, wood, brick); loads on structures (wind, snow, earthquakes); buildings or structural materials in extreme conditions (fire, underwater, extreme cold); different building member types (beams, columns, cross-braces, trusses); historical structural failures or structural feats.
2018 - Students' Choice Award
As selected by a vote by the participants
- S 004 H - Blood Flood- Blood pH(Molarity) vs. Calcium Level
2018 - UBC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Award
To be awarded to the best project in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology
- S 002 H - Exploring the Genetic Basis of Dengue Virus Transmission
2018 - UBC Computer Science Award
Project demonstrates the impact of the principles and practices of Computer Science
2018 - UBC Engineering Physics Award
To be awarded to the Science Fair project(s) that best embodies applications of Physics and Engineering Physics to providing a technology solution to a real-world problem.
- M 053 V - A Novel Microbial Electrolysis Cell Method for Wastewater Treatment, H2 Fuel Production, and By-Product Manipulation
- M 108 N - Don't Meddle With Metal
- M 081 N - Discovering the impact of varying viscosity on the volume dispensed in a microfluidic airway-on-a-chip device
2018 - UBC School of Population and Public Health Award
Awarded to the best project that identifies and attempts to control hazards to human health in the workplace, urban environmental, or recreational environment.
- M 083 H - Cardio Cardigan - A robotic wearable designed to provide life-saving chest compressions and greater mobility to those with heart conditions.
2018 - UBC Statistics Award
To be awarded for the best use of statistical methods in data collection and analysis.
2018 - Vancouver Mycological Society Award
To be awarded to the best mycology related project. All fields of investigation into molds and mushrooms will be considered, e.g. ecology, conservation, use as food, industrial applications, plant/forest pathology, toxicology, etc. Laboratory experimentation as well as field studies are eligible; projects that engage aspects of both are especially encouraged.
2018 - Vancouver School Board Award
To be awarded to a project done by a student from a Vancouver School District public school.
- J 174 H - Natural VS Synthetic Sunscreens
2018 - WE Coates Award Nomination
Nomination: To be awarded to an outstanding Junior or Intermediate project related to land, aquatic or marine environment and/or rehabilitation.
- J 024 V - Are You a Sucker for Bio-D Straws and Cups?
2018 - SFU Scholarship
- S 002 H - Exploring the Genetic Basis of Dengue Virus Transmission
2018 - UBC Science Entrance Award
Student(s) who presents an outstanding project in their respective category. The winner must show creativity, innovation and originality in their work.
- S 011 F - Traffic: Negative Emergence of Cars
- S 052 R - Value-added Phytochemical Cocktail from Inedible Dragon Fruit Peel
- S 073 N - Low-Cost, Point-of-Care Skin Cancer Detection
- S 002 H - Exploring the Genetic Basis of Dengue Virus Transmission
- S 011 F - Traffic: Negative Emergence of Cars
- S 046 V - Strange Vibrations
2018 - BCIC Young Innovator Scholarship
To be awarded to a Grade 11 or 12 student(s) who has developed a science and technology innovation with the potential to benefit British Columbia. The student must be enrolled at a British Columbia post-secondary institution in one of the following programs immediately following grade 12 graduation: Science | Technology | Engineering | Mathematics | Digital Arts+Media+Design | Business Entrepreneurship. The awardee is not eligible for other BCIC scholarships.
- S 051 N - Augmenting hearing capabilities of the deaf with Natural Language Processing
2018 - Chief Judge Award
Recipient to be selected by Chief Judge of the fair
2018 - John O'Connor Award
The John O'Connor Award recognizes a student that has repeat participation in the Regional Fair and has increased their project development skills. It was established by the Parent Advisory Committee of Point Grey Mini School to honour Mr. O'Connor.
- S 045 V - A Novel Microbial Biofiltration Technology for Improving Indoor Air Quality
2018 - SCWIST (Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology) CWSF Travel Award
To be awarded to a female attending the Canada-Wide Science Fair. Preference to projects in areas of research underrepresented by females such as engineering, computer science, math, and/or physics.
- M 119 V - Flocculation For The Population
2018 - UBC Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Award
To be awarded to an outstanding engineering project.
- M 083 H - Cardio Cardigan - A robotic wearable designed to provide life-saving chest compressions and greater mobility to those with heart conditions.