Congratulations to Our 2022 State Finals Award Winners!
3M Science Applied to Life Innovation Awards
Accessibility and Inclusion Award
Allnex Innovation in Chemicals Award
Barnes Group Innovation in Industrial Award
Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Awards
Carella Family Foundation Award
CASE Awards
Category Awards
Colebank Family Award
Connecticut Environmental Forum Environmental Innovation Awards
Connecticut Safety Society Awards
Connecticut Science Center Awards
The Eversource Award
Fire Marshal Awards
Future Perfect Consulting Future STEM Leaders Award
Gartner Research Award
Gawlicki Family Foundation "Seeking a Solution" Award
Hologic Innovation in Medical Technology Award
Hologic Science of Sure Award
Hubbell Light Bulb Moment Award
IMS Most Innovative Use of Materials Award
The Jacobs Family Award
The Kutnick Family Award
Lincoln Financial Foundation Presidential Awards
The Linde/Praxair Award
Lockheed Martin High School Innovator Award
McCormick, Paulding, and Huber Patent Award
NASA Space Grant Rising STAAR Award
NBC “Connecting You” Award
Nucor Sustainability Star Award
Petit Family Foundation Promising Young Women Inventors Awards
Pitney Bowes Innovation Award
Pfizer Health and Safety Award
Pratt & Whitney Dependable Power Awards
Pratt & Whitney Jules Verne Award
Push For Entrepreneurship Sports and Fitness Award
Recognized Inventors Awards
Red Hat Innovation in Open Source Award
Science Fair Awards
Stanley Black & Decker Most Innovative Award
Stanley Black & Decker Sustainability Award
Stanley Black & Decker Social Impact Award
SWE Innovation Awards
Travelers Safe Home Awards
TRUMPF Award
Tech Learning Network Award
Telaid Innovation in Integration Award
Uconn School of Business Entrepreneurship Award
UConn School of Engineering Innovation in Engineering Award
UConn School of Fine Arts Creativity Award
UConn School of Nursing Frontline Worker Award
US Nationals Invitations
Yale Club of Hartford’s Samuel Morse Award
Yale Club of Hartford’s David Bushnell Award
Yale Club of Hartford’s Eli Whitney Award
VELA Award
3M Science Applied to Life Innovation Awards
These awards are presented by CIC sponsor 3M to students and their inventions that honor 3M’s commitment to apply science to everyday tasks. Winning inventions provide an innovation that improves everyday life tasks.
Accessibility and Inclusion Award
This award is presented by Jay Rudermanto a student who has taken particular care and compassion in creating an accessibility-advancing invention to improve the day to day life of themselves, a friend, a family member, or another in their community.
Allnex Innovation in Chemicals Award
This award is presented by CIC sponsor Allnex USA to a inventor who has excelled in the creation of an innovative and sustainable solution to advance ecological stewardship.
Barnes Group Innovation in Industrial Award
This award is presented by CIC sponsor Barnes Group to a student who has been particularly successful in inventing a creation that has promising potential applications in the field of industrial manufacturing.
*Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Awards
These Best of Show awards are presented by CIC sponsor Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation to students and inventions that show particular promise in their incorporation of medical technology and IT/CAD.
Carella Family Foundation Award
This award is presented by CIC partner the Carella Family Foundation to an exceptional student whose invention has a meaningful application in home and family life, including the themes of household goods, education, animal care, and sports, toys, and games.
CASE Awards
These awards are graciously awarded to students and their inventions by CIC partner the Connecticut Academy of Science & Engineering and include a special invitation to CASE’s annual meeting.
Colebank Family Award
This award is presented to a student whose invention advances accessible education, and is presented by The Colebank Family Foundation.
Connecticut Environmental Forum Environmental Innovation Awards
These awards are presented by CIC partner the Connecticut Environmental Forum to students and their inventions who demonstrate particular success in environmental sustainability.
Connecticut Safety Society Awards
These awards are presented by CIC partner the Connecticut Safety Society to a student whose invention demonstrates a marked step forward in improving safety for students, families, and communities.
Connecticut Science Center Awards
These awards are presented by CIC sponsor Connecticut Science Center to a student whose invention represents a particularly creative and innovative solution in the field of science broadly, and energy and sustainability specifically. Winning students will have their invention display boards presented at the Connecticut Science Center for a full month.
*The Eversource Award
This Best of Show award is presented by CIC partner Eversource to a student whose invention is particularly innovative in the field of energy and energy sustainability.
Fire Marshal Awards
These awards are presented by the Connecticut Fire Marshal Association, and are issued to students whose inventions represent particularly innovative solutions in the field of fire and home safety. Winning students will be invited to attend and present the association’s annual gala breakfast.
Future Perfect Consulting Future STEM Leaders Award
This award is awarded to a forward-thinking “future STEM leader” by Future Perfect Consulting.
Gartner Research Award
This award is awarded to a student whose invention process demonstrates a particularly remarkable and thorough research process. The award is presented by CIC partner Gartner.
Gawlicki Family Foundation “Seeking A Solution” Award
This award is presented to an outstanding young inventor from the Greater Hartford areaby the The Gawlicki Family Foundation. In their own words, “we support the Connecticut Invention Convention because of the creativity and critical thinking that it requires of its student participants. As inventors, these students investigate issues or problems that they feel they can improve or solve. They think through a solution and create an invention intended to solve the problem. This active process of investigating an issue and seeking a solution is a great learning tool that will benefit the student throughout their academic and work life.”
*Hologic Innovation in Medical Technology Award
This Best of Show award is presented to a student whose invention represents a creative step forward in the field of medical technology and is presented by CIC partner Hologic.
*Hologic Science of Sure Award
This Best of Show award is presented to a student whose invention represents CIC partner Hologic’s commitment to precision, innovation, and the Science of Sure.
Hubbell Light Bulb Moment Award
This award is presented by CIC Hubbell Incorporated to an inventor whose invention represents a uniquely creative solution combining electronic devices and energy systems.
IMS Most Innovative Use of Materials Award
This award is presented by CIC partner the Institute of Materials Science, located at the University of Connecticut. It is awarded to a student whose invention represents a particularly innovative example of Materials Science applied to real life.
The Jacobs Family Award
This award is presented by The Jacobs Family to a top-scoring inventor in the fields of animal science and pet care.
The Kutnick Family Award
This award is presented by The Kutnick Family Foundation to a student with a particularly innovative approach to keeping water safe, clean, and sustainable.
Lincoln Financial Foundation Presidential Awards
These awards are presented to students and their inventions by CIC partner Lincoln Financial Foundation, designed to recognize outstanding inventors in the fields of Energy, Medical Accessibility, Home Organization, and Safety.
The Linde/Praxair Award
This award is presented by CIC partner Linde/Praxair to a student inventor whose invention demonstrates innovation in the field of environmental sustainability.
Lockheed Martin High School Innovator Award
This award is presented by CIC partner Lockheed Martin to an outstanding high school inventor with a strong demonstration of skills in STEM and innovation.
McCormick, Paulding, and Huber Patent Award
This Best of Show award is awarded to a student and their invention by the intellectual property law firm, McCormick, Paulding, and Huber PLLC. The winning inventor will receive pro-bono patent application services for MP&H.
NASA Space Grant Rising STAAR Award
The NASA Space Grant Consortium Rising STAAR Award recognizes a top-performing young inventor in the themes of Space, Technology, Aerospace, Aeronautics, and Robotics.
NBC “Connecting You” Award
The NBC Connecting Youaward is presented by CIC partner NBC and designed to recognize a CIC State Finalist who goes above in reflecting the values and mission of NBC and its affiliates. In particular, it recognizes a student within Comcast’s service area who has does an exceptional job of connecting their community. The winning inventor will have an opportunity to share their story through a to-be-determined NBC medium.
Nucor Sustainability Star Award
This award is awarded to a high scoring sustainability inventor by CIC partner Nucor Steel.
Petit Family Foundation Promising Young Women Inventors Awards
To honor the lives of Jennifer Hawke-Petit, Hayley Petit, and Michaela Petit, CIC partner the Petit Family Foundation presents these awards to three high scoring, creative, and intrepid young female inventors.
Pitney Bowes Innovation Award
This award is presented to a high-scoring, creative, and innovative student by CIC partner Pitney Bowes Inc.
Pfizer Health and Safety Award
This award is presented by CIC partner Pfizer to an exceptional medical technology inventor.
*Pratt & Whitney Dependable Power Awards
These two Best of Show awards are presented by long-time CIC partner Pratt & Whitney. This award is designed to recognize students with creative uses of power. Pratt & Whitney is one of the largest and oldest innovators in aircraft engines and propulsion engineering in the world. As an earnest advocate of STEM and education, it is proud to be longtime supporters of the Connecticut Invention Convention.
*Pratt & Whitney Jules Verne Awards
These two Best of Show awards are awarded to students and their inventions by longtime partner Pratt & Whitney. The Jules Verne Award recognizes an invention that took a chance: an out of the box or speculative idea with no guarantee of success, but that demonstrates the innovative nature of young minds. Pratt & Whitney celebrates its researchers and scientists that develop breakthrough technologies to further its endeavors in the sky.
Push For Entrepreneurship Sports and Fitness Award
Push For Entrepreneurshipis the largest annual fundraiser of the Connecticut Invention Convention, bringing together hundreds of supporters of fitness and youth innovation. This award is presented on behalf of these supporters and to a young inventor advancing health and fitness-oriented living for all.
Recognized Inventors Awards
These awards are presented by the Connecticut Invention Convention to high-scoring inventors in their respective grades.
Red Hat Innovation in Open Source Award
This award is presented by CIC partner Red Hat to a young inventor who has demonstrated particular skill and creativity in leveraging open source and app-building technologies.
Science Fair Awards
These awards are awarded to science and engineering-minded students by CIC partner the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair.
*Stanley Black & Decker Most Innovative Award
This Best of Show award is the highest honor of the Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals and is presented by Stanley Black & Decker to a young inventor who demonstrates outstanding overall innovation and creative problem-solving. The winner will receive a set of Stanley Black & Decker tools in addition to the usual award gifts (trophy, certificate, etc.).
*Stanley Black & Decker Sustainability Award
This Best of Show award is presented by Stanley Black & Decker to a young inventor who demonstrates an exceptional talent and enthusiasm in improving environmental stewardship and sustainability. The winner will receive a set of Stanley Black & Decker tools in addition to the usual award gifts (trophy, certificate, etc.).
*Stanley Black & Decker Social Impact Award
This Best of Show award is presented by Stanley Black & Decker to a young inventor who shows particular compassion and community enthusiasm through their invention. The winner will receive a set of Stanley Black & Decker tools in addition to the usual award gifts (trophy, certificate, etc.).
SWE Innovation Awards
These awards are awarded to outstanding young female inventors who extraordinary talent in engineering. They are presented by CIC partner the Society of Women Engineers.
Travelers Safe Home Award
This award is presented by CIC partner Travelers to a student whose invention represents a creative means of making the home a safer and happier place.
TRUMPF Award
This award is presented by CIC sponsor TRUMPF to a student whose invention represents the kind of innovation and creative problem-solving that sets TRUMPF apart.
Tech Learning Network Award
This award is presented by CIC partner the Tech Learning Network to an outstanding young app inventor. The winning inventor will receive pro-bono education resources through the Tech Learning Network’s resource library.
Telaid Innovation in Integration Award
This award is presented by CIC partner Telaid to a young inventor who has shown particular skill and creativity in combining and integrating existing technologies to make something better.
UConn School of Business Entrepreneurship Award
This award is presented by CIC partner the University of Connecticut to a student who shows particularly strong entrepreneurial skills and whose invention represents a uniquely commercializable product.
UConn School of Engineering Innovation in Engineering Award
This award is presented by CIC partner the University of Connecticut to a student who shows a robust understanding of engineering design and prototyping.
UConn School of Fine Arts Creativity Award
This award is presented by CIC partner the University of Connecticut to a student who shows exceptionally unique creativity and design skill.
UConn School of Nursing Frontline Worker Award
This award is presented by CIC partner the University of Connecticut to a student who whose innovation represents a uniquely useful innovation in the field of medical technology and – in particular – the work and life of frontline workers.
US Nationals Invitations
Select students will be chosen to advance to the 7th Annual Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan from May 31 to June 3, 2022.
Yale Club of Hartford’s Samuel Morse Award
This award is presented by CIC partner the Yale Club of Hartford to a young student inventor whose innovation is emblematic of the genius of Yale graduate Samuel Morse.
Yale Club of Hartford’s David Bushnell Award
This award is presented by CIC partner the Yale Club of Hartford to a young student inventor whose innovation is emblematic of the genius of Yale graduate David Bushnell.
Yale Club of Hartford’s Eli Whitney Award
This award is presented by CIC partner the Yale Club of Hartford to a young student inventor whose innovation is emblematic of the genius of Yale graduate Eli Whitney.
VELA Award
This award is presented by CIC partner the VELA Education Fund to an outstanding young inventor who created and advanced their innovation in a non-traditional learning environment, such as homeschool, after school, summer camp, or another out-of-classroom environment.
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