2022 Special Awards
2022 - Al Appleton Award (WorkSafe BC)
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. The student(s) must show creativity, innovation and enthusiasm in the display of the project.
- S 059 H - Innovative Coding Models to Predict The Safety and Efficacy of Masks in COVID-19 Prevention
2022 - Aquatic Informatics Water Award - Nomination
To be awarded to an outstanding project based on feasibility, sustainability and impact on the water system in question (wastewater,
stormwater, drinking water, etc.). A total of $1,500 will be given to the top project: if it is a partner project, $750 will be provided to each student.
- J 043 F - Be Smart with Water Diversion
2022 - BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation Award
To be awarded to an outstanding project that shows the practical application of scientific principles to agriculture.
2022 - 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 077 N - Optimizing Long Distance Wireless Charging Via Radio Waves For Use On Planes
- S 060 N - AI Mattress: An Advanced Method of Analyzing Sleep
2022 - 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.
- J 118 V - Keeping it Together: The Battle to Conserve Soil
2022 - BC Hydro Power Pioneers Award
To be awarded to a student(s) who creates a project which creatively demonstrates electrical conservation and its environmental, social and economic impacts.
2022 - 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 118 V - Keeping it Together: The Battle to Conserve Soil
- M 124 V - A Case Study of Wildlife Feeding and Coyote Attacks in Vancouver's Stanley Park
2022 - BC Science Teachers' Association Award
To be awarded to a student(s) from grades 7 or 8 for an experimental project in any category that has clearly presented a hypothesis and independent, controlled variables.
- J 036 V - Can snow conditions be monitored autonomously and accurately?
2022 - 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.
- S 115 E - Heliios: A Machine Learning-Driven Solar Array Performance Forecaster
2022 - David Laugharne Award
To be awarded to a project that incorporates new technology into the design, implementation or presentation of the work.
- J 123 N - Ending the Crash Cycle: Preventing Cycling Incidents with Consumer Technology
2022 - Engineers and Geoscientists 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 143 R - Keep The Noise Out!
- M 117 N - Taking Control: A Novel Galvanic Stimulation Device for the Visually Impaired
- S 065 N - Low-Cost Quadruped Robot with Rough Terrain Traversal, Obstacle Avoidance, and Autonomous Navigation
2022 - Engineers and Geoscientists BC - Trophy
- S 065 N - Low-Cost Quadruped Robot with Rough Terrain Traversal, Obstacle Avoidance, and Autonomous Navigation
2022 - Genome British Columbia Award
To be awarded to two projects dealing with a topic of genomic interest. Students in all grades are eligible for this award.
- M 044 V - Modelling and Comparing the Effects of Sea Lice on the Salmon Population with MatLab
- S 061 H - Single-cell sequencing analysis reveals recurrent glioblastoma tumour occurrence is not driven by stem cell differentiation
2022 - Genome BC Scholarship Award 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 061 H - Single-cell sequencing analysis reveals recurrent glioblastoma tumour occurrence is not driven by stem cell differentiation
2022 - Greater Vancouver Mining Women's Association Award
To be awarded to the a junior, intermediate, or senior project that relates to the minerals industry.
- M 074 V - The Effects Basalt Rock Dust Has On Our Environment
2022 - 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.
- J 118 V - Keeping it Together: The Battle to Conserve Soil
2022 - Julia Lane Award
To be awarded to a student with a passion for science and community. Preference given to female candidates with projects relating to Geology or Earth and Environmental Sciences.
- M 007 V - RESeTCO2: Residential Emission Sequestration Technologies for Carbon Dioxide
2022 - Julia Lane Scholarship
To be awarded to a Grade 11 or 12 student with a passion for science and community. Preference given to female candidates with projects relating to Geology or Earth and Environmental Sciences.
- S 057 N - Direct Atmospheric Thermal Energy Capturing System
2022 - Lynn Valley Garden Club Award
To be awarded to project related to horticulture, sustainable agriculture, urban agriculture, pollinators, xeriscaping
- J 010 V - Greywater Gardening
- M 031 V - The Salinity Threshold of Brassica Nigra
- S 064 R - Dual-Pipe Watering: An Economic Agricultural Watering System that Stimulates Root Development
2022 - 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.
- J 103 N - Investigation of propeller thrust force as a function of blade chord length.
2022 - 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.
- J 119 V - FERTILIXER - A More Cost-Effective Alternative to Synthetic Fertilizers
2022 - Sanofi Biogenius Canada Award
To be awarded to the top projects in biotechnology/health science/life science category, in grades 9 to 12.
- M 112 N - A Novel, and Cost-Effective DNA Extraction Protocol via a Streamlined Automated Device to Provide Facile Access for Forensic Analysis
2022 - Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) 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.
2022 - SFU Faculty of Science Award
To be awarded to five projects that showcase exceptional scientific methods and knowledge.
- M 007 V - RESeTCO2: Residential Emission Sequestration Technologies for Carbon Dioxide
- J 016 F - Fountain of Youth
- S 098 V - Development of a Novel Pesticide for Rice Blast Disease
- M 117 N - Taking Control: A Novel Galvanic Stimulation Device for the Visually Impaired
- M 131 N - Waste wood turned useful
2022 - SPECEF Award for Engineering Excellence in Energy
Demonstrates the application of the scientific method to devise a solution to a problem. Ideally to also include the consideration of external factors of practicality, safety, and cost. Energy-related (petroleum, solar, wind, nuclear, etc.)
- S 100 N - Simulating the Particle-Level Processes of a Nuclear Fission Reactor using Monte-Carlo Methods
2022 - 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.
- M 067 D - Soaking Up Oil Spills With Diapers
2022 - Students' Choice Award
As selected by a vote by the participants
- S 032 N - The jHat: AI Communication Tool for the Deaf
2022 - UBC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Award
To be awarded to the best project in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology
- S 102 H - Cancer Index Calculated With TCR-based Deep Learning Model as a Novel Indicator for Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
2022 - UBC Department of Computer Science Award
Project demonstrates the impact of the principles and practices of Computer Science
- M 072 N - Effectiveness of Deep Learning for Deepfake Detection
- S 060 N - AI Mattress: An Advanced Method of Analyzing Sleep
2022 - 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.
- J 114 F - Pokémon Packs - Heavier the Better?
- J 145 E - How significant is the difference between the thermal energy produced from a parabolic mirror made from a satellite dish to a homemade parabolic mirror?
- J 051 N - Artificial Arms: Testing 2 designs
2022 - 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.
- S 017 V - Arduino Air Quality Environment Monitoring Device
2022 - UBC Statistics Award
To be awarded for the best use of statistical methods in data collection and analysis.
- J 016 F - Fountain of Youth
- S 017 V - Arduino Air Quality Environment Monitoring Device
- M 073 E - Bioelectric Batteries: Using Algae to Make the Battery Renewable
2022 - UBC Zoology Award
To be awarded for the best project that exemplifies any of the research areas that are the focus of the UBC Department of Zoology: Ecology, Evolution, Organismal Biology, and Cell & Developmental Biology
- M 044 V - Modelling and Comparing the Effects of Sea Lice on the Salmon Population with MatLab
- M 124 V - A Case Study of Wildlife Feeding and Coyote Attacks in Vancouver's Stanley Park
2022 - 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.
- M 058 V - A Promising Solution to Climate Change: Mycelium
2022 - Vancouver School Board Award
To be awarded to a project done by a student from a Vancouver School District public school.
- S 130 H - Nano-Antioxidants’ Effects on Oxidizing Agent Exposure
2022 - Verdi Sustainability Award
To be awarded to two students in any age category who have developed a project focused on areas such as agriculture, engineering, forestry, farming, bioenergy, systems design, and the environment. The cash award will be accompanied by the opportunity to partake in a week-long experiential internship at Verdi. Learn more about Verdi at https://verdiag.com/)
- S 064 R - Dual-Pipe Watering: An Economic Agricultural Watering System that Stimulates Root Development
- M 131 N - Waste wood turned useful
2022 - W.E. 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 028 N - Who doesn’t like a hot, long shower? A novel device with integrated visual and auditory feedback to reduce water wastage.
2022 - Women in Engineering and Geoscience Award
To be awarded to a young woman, or a partnership including at least one young woman, who presents and communicates an ingenious solution to an engineering or applied science problem/project by applying their knowledge of science and math.
- J 050 V - The Effect of Cilantro on Copper Sulfate
2022 - SFU Scholarship
First Year scholarship to Simon Fraser University
- S 064 R - Dual-Pipe Watering: An Economic Agricultural Watering System that Stimulates Root Development
2022 - 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 065 N - Low-Cost Quadruped Robot with Rough Terrain Traversal, Obstacle Avoidance, and Autonomous Navigation
- S 057 N - Direct Atmospheric Thermal Energy Capturing System
- S 061 H - Single-cell sequencing analysis reveals recurrent glioblastoma tumour occurrence is not driven by stem cell differentiation
- S 038 H - Using CRISPR technology to eradicate Ebola
- S 100 N - Simulating the Particle-Level Processes of a Nuclear Fission Reactor using Monte-Carlo Methods
- S 136 N - Can the bacteria, Shewanella Oneidensis, generate sufficient electricity to power a cell phone?
2022 - Chief Judge Award (Walter Olson)
To be awarded to a CWSF Award recipient as selected by Chief Judge of the Fair.
- M 124 V - A Case Study of Wildlife Feeding and Coyote Attacks in Vancouver's Stanley Park
2022 - Innovate BC 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. .
- S 064 R - Dual-Pipe Watering: An Economic Agricultural Watering System that Stimulates Root Development
2022 - 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.
- M 073 E - Bioelectric Batteries: Using Algae to Make the Battery Renewable
2022 - NSERC Young Innovator Award
To be awarded to a “NSERC Young Innovator”, a student who displays exemplary leadership in the science and engineering aspects of their project. Is intended to support student for the CWSF.
- M 117 N - Taking Control: A Novel Galvanic Stimulation Device for the Visually Impaired
2022 - Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) 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.
2022 - UBC Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Award
To be awarded to an outstanding engineering project.