2024 Awards and Winners

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Congratulations to Our 2024 Award Winners!

Allnex Innovation in Chemicals Award

• Luke Pilcavage, The Plump Berry: Organic Strawberry Fertilizer, Grade 6

Amazon Innovation Award

• Joey Morgan, The Privacy Towel, Grade 5

ASML Moving The World Forward Award

•   Snigtha Mohanraj, Bio-Filter, Grade 11

ASML Small Patterns, Big Impact Award

• Finley Graves, The Head Helper, Grade 1

Avangrid Sustainability Award

• Samuel Woodworth, Smart Light, Grade 5

Barnes Group Persistent Ingenuity Award

• Lily Zezula, The Fungi Filter, Grade 8

Belcan Passion to Innovate Award

• Nirvan Chitrakar Shrestha, The EZ-Glide, Grade 5

Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Awards

• Finley Graves, The Head Helper, Grade 1
• Sadie DaCruz, Tick Mit, Grade 3
• Emma McCann, Dazzling Doggy Dryer, Grade 5
• Diyashri Ravi, PicaPeek, Grade 6
• Nivrith Ananth Iyer, HyperLight(GBM), Grade 10
• Sia Reddy, WonderLimb: A Durable Inexpensive Prosthetic, Grade 10

Cantor Colburn Award

• Akshar Saganalmath, Electronic Pill Reminder Necklace (EPRN), Grade 5

CASE Awards

• Connor Flynn, Safe-Twist, Grade 7
• Charlotte Bunting, The Safety Seat, Grade 7
• Justin Miller, The Glove Breaker, Grade 7
• Nicolas Peach, Self-Charge Car, Grade 7
• Arya Samat, GER - Green Energy Reminder, Grade 7
• Nolan Kosciukiewicz, Super Flipper, Grade 7
• Lily Sacco, O.W.B.I.S, Grade 7
• Jhose Ashitha Ashok Augustine Raj, Mall Barricade, Grade 8
• Isla David, Fragrant Fido, Grade 8
• Advait Garg, The Not Flop Top, Grade 8
• Oliver Lind, The Boreabrush, Grade 8
• Sophia Murray, A Piece of Cake, Grade 8
• Maria Rocha-Reaes, The Velcro Labeler, Grade 8
• Phoenix Soto, Wax on Wax Off, Grade 8
• Isabella Velez, Tear Eliminator, Grade 8

Colebank Family Award

• Joaquin Aponte, Swaps - Book Exchange System, Grade 5

Connecticut Environmental Forum Environmental Innovation Awards

• Quinn Streif, EcoDry, Grade 5
• Miraya Singhal, Coastal Plastic Retriever (CPR),  Grade 5
• Snigtha Mohanraj, Bio-Filter, Grade 11
• Elyse Sacco, The Compostinator, Grade 5
• Lily Zezula, The Fungi Filter, Grade 8

Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve Aquatic Innovator Award

• Ava Faustini, The Lure Protector 5000, Grade 4

Connecticut Science Center Awards

• Theo Pietras, Jigsaw Genie, Grade 4
• Owen Bernier, The Super Pencil Buddy, Grade 3
• Carlie Bonatti, Helping Hands, Grade 3
• Hugh Gottlieb, The Butter Branch, Grade 5
• Arthur Wie, Eggsplosive Math, Grade 5
• Zoey Capra, The Compost Toss, Grade 5
• Jack Fibiger, Fiddlestick Beginner Bow, Grade 5
• Calen Dunnuck, Brick Bond, Grade 6
• Bodie Mangano, Calming Bear, Grade 5
• Natalie Kazarian, Travel Hug Buddy, Grade 5
• Margaret D’Angelico, MediJuice, Grade 3
• Winter Hampton-Dowson, Glowp Soap, Grade 5

Dominion Energy Innovation Award

• Samuel Woodworth, Smart Light, Grade 5

Emerson (Global) Green Innovations Award

• Elli Belding, The Lazy Gardener, Grade 5

ESPN Innovation Award

• Reese Wormley, Floggles, Grade 5
• Adisht Shasan, C3 Helmet - Cool, Calm, Collected, Grade 3
• Logan Belanger, The Glovetender, Grade 4
• Jaclyn Gelson, Ski Pole Buddy, Grade 7

The Eversource Award

• Danylo Lanovenko and Sharie Tanyag, Bio-Kettle, Grade 8

Fire Marshal's Association Awards

• Aria Drake, Flare, Grade 5
• Elango and Elakiya Krishnamoorthy, Safety CO, Grade 4

Gawlicki Family Foundation "Seeking a Solution" Award

• Kwabena Addai-Boateng, Aura, Grade 7

General Dynamics Electric Boat Underwater Innovation Award

• Colton Schroder, Thermal Life Jacket, Grade 5

Hologic Innovation in Medical Technology Award

• Nicholas Moreira, Spready Ready Kit, Grade 6

Hologic Science of Sure Award

• Suchita Srinivasan, Cura, Grade 10

Hubbell Light Bulb Moment Award

• Ravindu Karunarante, iAAA-PLUS [Impact Absorbing and Al], Grade 10

IMS Innovation in Materials Science Award

• Maiya Hall, Moss Boss, Grade 5

The Jacobs Family Pets and Animal Care Award

• Carly Gargiulo, The Multi Task Dog Leash, Grade 4

Kid Governor's Choice Award

• Hayden Boatwright, Fruity Fitness, Grade 4

The Kuselias Family Award

• Azlan Tanveer, Digital Therapist, Grade 5

The Kutnick Family Award

• Jaitham Osler, Aqua System Monitoring, Grade 7

The Lemelson MIT EUREKA Awards

• Eyan Michalak, Sea Catcher, Grade 3
• Isabella Ortegon, The Trash Patch, Grade 5
• Olivia Melendez, My Therapist, Grade 5
• Henry Hart, Fleater, Grade 5
• June Steffenson, Learning Lollies, Grade 7
• Lily Zezula, The Fungi Filter, Grade 8
• Noah Kravet, CHAP-SAFE, Grade 6
• Nolan Kosciukiewicz, Super Flipper, Grade 7
• Ethan Liu, The Shower n' Sip, Grade 8
• Sophia Murray, A Piece of Cake, Grade 8
• Maria Rocha-Reaes, Velcro Labeler, Grade 8
• Ravindu KarunaratneiAAA-PLUS [impact Absorbing And Alerting Plus] head band, Grade10
• Varshny Sriganesh, YAAD 2.0, Grade10
• Sia Reddy, WonderLimb, Grade10

Lincoln Financial Foundation Presidential Awards

• Henry Hart, Fleater, Grade 5
• Sarah Campbell, Doggy Distractor, Grade 5
• Evan Overton, Solar Mug, Grade 6
• Ethan Nowell, Shake Up Your Wake Up, Grade 4

The Linde Award

• Miraya Singhal, Coastal Plastic Retreiver (CPR), Grade 5

Locke Lord Excellence in STEM Awards 

(Non-Provisional):

• Lily Zezula, The Fungi Filter, Grade 8
• Sia Reddy, WonderLimb: A Durable Inexpensive Prosthetic, Grade10

(Provisional):

• Maiya Hall, Moss Boss, Grade 5
• Elango and Elakiya Krishnamoorthy, Safety CO, Grade 4

(Design)

• Ava Faustini, The Lure Protector 5000, Grade 4

Locke Lord Emerging Innovator Award

• Kenzie Woolley, The Colorful Bookmark With A Timer, Grade 4
• Zuhany Nieuwoudt, HIPOV2, Grade 6
• Kwabena Addai-Boateng, Aura, Grade 7
• Ryan McCaffrey, The P.A.C. Stick, Grade 5
• Snigtha Mohanraj, Bio-Filter, Grade 11
• Suchita Srinivasan, Cura, Grade10
• Mihin Witharana, Bus Buddy, Grade 3

Lockheed Martin Middle School Innovator Award

• Calen Dunnuck, Brick Bond, Grade 6

Lockheed Martin High School Innovator Award

• Ravindu Karunarante, iAAA-PLUS [Impact Absorbing and Al], Grade 10

McCormick, Paulding, and Huber Patent Award

• Sophia Murray, A Piece of Cake, Grade 8

NASA Space Grant Rising STAAR Award

• Delilah Van Ness, Boxip, Grade 9

NBC “Connecting You” Award

• Anishka Vejendla, HappyTeen'z, Grade 8

Petit Family Foundation Promising Young Woman Awards

• Delilah Van Ness, Boxip, Grade 9
• Rhea Doshi, Pure Brew, Grade 9
• Sophie Spada, G-Brush, Grade 5

Pitney Bowes Innovation Award

• Lily Sacco, O.W.B.I.S, Grade 7
• Carlie Bonnati, Helping Hands, Grade 3

Pfizer Health and Safety Award

• Haley Ventresca, Handi-Helper, Grade 7

Push For Entrepreneurship Sports and Fitness Award

• Anthony Kari, 2 in 1 Swimmer's Cap, Grade 5

RTX - Pratt & Whitney Dependable Power Awards

• Ian Meluzio, Fidget Maestro, Grade 5
• Varshny Shriganesh, YAAD 2.0, Grade 10

RTX - Pratt & Whitney Jules Verne Award

• Maiya Hall, Moss Boss, Grade 5
• Suchita Srinivasan, Cura: A Torticollis Head Tilt Alerting Device, Grade 10

Society of Women Engineers

• Ava Harper, Sneaky Slippers, Grade 2
• Sophia Khaile, Sight Word Stars, Grade 3
• Avery Gray, Baselight, Grade 5
• Aarnia Dongare, Splatter Shield Stir, Grade 6
• Aanya Chitnis, The Spotless Straw, Grade 8

Stanley Black & Decker Grow the Trades Award

• McKenzie and Kyleigh Murphy, The Car Wall, Grade 4

Stanley Black & Decker Sustainability Award

• Herui Wang, A Trash Eating Robot Fish "EVA", Grade 1

Stanley Black & Decker Most Innovative Award

• Dash Buffam, The TickKill Glove, Grade 5

Travelers Safe Home Award

• Elango and Elakiya Krishnamoorthy, Safety CO, Grade 4

Travelers Safe Auto Award

• Leah Berberena, Improved Visor Sun Shield, Grade 4

TRUMPF Award

• Ravindu Karunarante, iAAA-PLUS [Impact Absorbing and Al], Grade 10

Telaid Innovation in Integration Award

• Sean Broderick. Mail Pro-Tekk, Grade 4

UConn School of Business Entrepreneurship Award

• Claire Roberge, The No No Zone Pet Trainer, Grade 4

UConn School of Engineering Innovation in Engineering Award

• Taryn Sullivan, Tiny Torch, Grade 3

UConn School of Fine Arts Creativity Award

• Owen Bernier, The Super Pencil Buddy, Grade 3

UConn School of Nursing Frontline Worker Award

• Bodie Mangano, Calming Bear, Grade 5

VELA Everyday Innovator Award

• Dash Buffam, The TickKill Glove, Grade 5

Yale Club David Bushnell Award

• Nathan Andrade, HandiPass, Grade 5

Yale Club Eli Whitney Award

• Nivrith Ananth Iyer, HyperLight(GBM), Grade10

Yale Club Samuel Morse Award

• Vidita Vatsa, Future Bee, Grade 4

US Innovator Challenge Invitations

• Adam Morgan, The Handycane, Grade 1
• Dior Mbodj, DMM007 Detector, Grade 2
• Sophia Khaile, Sight Word Stars, Grade 3
• Milly Smith,Cute Calming Critter, Grade 3
• Lily Oppenheim and Brynn Gallagher, Suppy Water Bottle, Grade 3
• Lyla Johnson and Mae Ambruso, The Karate Belt Buddy, Grade 4
• Danna Gonzalez, The Litter Picker, Grade 4
• Ava Faustini, The Lure Protector 5000, Grade 4
• Kenzie Woolley, The Colorful Bookmark With A Timer, Grade 4
• Nathaly Lopez Jerez, Cleaner and Funner, Grade 4
• Noah Licek, The Reborn Trees, Grade 4
• Aria Provencher, Recorder Trainer, Grade 4
• Allison Liberti, Therm-brella, Grade 4
• Marabella Macomber and Peyton Fisher, Winter Deluxe, Grade 4
• Leah Berberena, Improved Visor Sun Shield (IVSS), Grade 4
• Vivaan Pandey, Smart Wallet, Grade 5
• Orien Rose, The Spider Grip, Grade 5
• Raji Doshi, GumBuster, Grade 5
• Avery Gray, Baselight, Grade 5
• Arabella Martin, Hands Free Feeding Tube, Grade 5
• Lily Arron, The Biby Suit, Grade 5
• Erik Harper, Traveling Bingo Magnetism Seat Cushion, Grade 5
• Samuel Bloch and Paul Bloch, The Bundling Bloch, Grade 5
• Sage Nowakowski, Sensory Sports Equipment, Grade 5
• Reese Wormley, Floggles, Grade 5
• Samuel Woodworth, Smart Light, Grade 5
• Layla Campolo, Crutch Caddy, Grade 5
• Cameron Crouch, Pocket Shovel, Grade 5
• Bodie Mangano, Calming Bear, Grade 5
• Anna Ellis, TapeMark, Grade 6
• Chayney Wu, The Spectacular Shoe Dryer!, Grade 6
• Diyashri Ravi, PicaPeek, Grade 6
• Austin and Skylar Lanouette, The Woofy Whisk, Grade 6
• Sanjay Vinothkumar, TIP-TAC-TOE-TRK, Grade 6
• Luke Pilcavage, The Plump Berry: Organic Strawberry Fertilizer, Grade 6
• June Steffenson, Learning Lollies, Grade 7
• Lillian Phelps, Bye Bye Micro Plastic, Grade 7
• Aanya Chitnis, The Spotless Straw, Grade 8
• Lily Zezula, The Fungi Filter, Grade 8
• Varshny Sriganesh, YAAD 2.0, Grade 10

US Nationals Invitations

• Finley Graves, The Head Helper, Grade 1
• Ava Harper, Sneakie Squikie Sleepers, Grade 2
• Owen Bernier, The Super Pencil Buddy, Grade 3
• Luca Maini and Thomas Stevens, Butter Be Soft, Grade 3
• Mihin Witharana, Bus Buddy, Grade 3
• Elakiya and Elango Krishnamoorthy, Safety CO, Grade 4
• McKenzie and Kyleigh Murphy, The Car Wall, Grade 4
• Jonathan Davis, Super Chair 2000, Grade 4
• Chase Patry, Mop O-Matic, Grade 4
• Grayson Simmons, The Un-Pollutionizer 9000, Grade 4
• Mila Karpf, SmartyPant, Grade 4
• Emerson Budden and Mina Hayley Bell, Sun Stamp, Grade 4
• Melissa Pascino, No Flip Slip, Grade 4
• Ryan Wong, Clean Cleats, Grade 4
• Alexander Grant and Maximus St.Germain, The BrushBuddy, Grade 4
• Winter Hampton-Dowson, Glowp Soap, Grade 5
• Isabella Ortegon, The Patch for the Trash, Grade 5
• Henry Hart, Fleater, Grade 5
• Landon Murphy, Shield Glove, Grade 5
• Ian Meluzio, Fidget Maestro, Grade 5
• Felix Allen, The DoorKnowb, Grade 5
• Aria Drake, Flare, Grade 5
• Sophia Hall, Toothpaste-O-Matic 15000, Grade 5
• Gwyneth Queiros, Gripped-Up Cup, Grade 5
• Ian Klimowicz, Reel Green Tackle, Grade 5
• Dash Buffam, The TicKill Glove, Grade 5
• Natalie Kazarian, Travel Hug Buddy, Grade 5
• Thomas Stevens, SUPER POOPER SEALER (S.P.S.), Grade 5
• Sayah Choi-Carvalho, iMakeup, Grade 5
• Zuhany Nieuwoudt, HIPOV2, Grade 6
• Olivia Santangelo, The Amazing Anti-Anxiety Dog Bed, Grade 6
• Amber Asher, The Dog Bone Clarinet Swab, Grade 6
• Nikhil Kosanam, Smart Charge Reminder, Grade 6
• Sriyan Desiraju, Ping Pong Precision Pal Pro, Grade 6
• Aarnia Dongare, Splatter Shield Stir, Grade 6
• Yelyzaveta Merzlenko, Ejection Restraint System, Grade 7
• Nolan Kosciukiewicz, Super Flipper, Grade 7
• Oliver Lind, The Boreabrush, Grade 8
• Anishka Vejendla, HappyTeen'z, Grade 8
• Rhea Doshi, Pure Brew, Grade 9

Amazon Innovation Award

The Amazon Innovation Award recognizes an exceptional inventor who exemplifies the core characteristics of ingenuity and entrepreneurship in the field of consumer goods and technologies.

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.

Avangrid Sustainability Award

The Avangrid Sustainability Award is designed to recognize and award a young inventor whose innovation represents a creative application of sustainable thinking and commitment to a clean energy future.

Barnes Group Persistent Ingenuity Award

The Barnes Group Persistent Ingenuity Award is designed to recognize an inventor who exemplifies commitment to the iterative process, demonstration of perseverance, and enthusiasm in turning challenges into opportunities.

Belcan Passion to Innovate Award

The Belcan Passion to Innovate Award is an award presented in recognition of a student whose attitude and passion -- including qualities like enthusiasm, open-mindedness, compassion, perserverence, and creativity -- best reflect the qualities of a true innovator.  

*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.

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. 

Emerson (Global) Green Innovations Award

The Emerson Green Innovations Award is granted to an inventor who exemplifies the Emerson cause of “Planet”, seeking to improve the ecological landscape of our Earth with their invention.

Dominion Energy Innovation Award

The Dominion Energy Innovation Award is designed to recognize and award a young inventor whose innovation represents a unique innovation in the field of of a sustainable and clean energy future.

ESPN Innovation Award

The ESPN Awards recognize four distinguished inventors who have taken strides to innovate in the field of athletic technology and equipment, highlighting exemplary applications of technology that improve the safety and efficiency of athletes everywhere.

*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.

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.”

General Dynamics Electric Boat Underwater Innovation Award

The General Dynamic Electric Boat Under The Sea Award is presented to a young inventor whose invention involves an application of technology within sub-marine environments, especially those which represent novel means to protecting aquatic ecosystems.  

*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.

Kid Governor's Choice Award

The Kid Governor's Choice Award recognizes the invention that best aligns with the sitting Kid Governor's platform and is selected by the Kid Governor and their Cabinet Members. The current Kid Governor is Cristiano Almeida and his platform, Getting Fit 4 Fun, addresses physical activity for kids. Kid Governor® is the Connecticut Democracy Center's award-winning civics education program that empowers 5th graders to change the world.

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.

Lemelson MIT Eureka! Award

Fourteen young inventors will be awarded an invitation to present their inventions at MIT's EurekaFest celebration. This event is an opportunity for young inventors to show their inventiveness at MIT – a globally recognized institute of higher learning dedicated to improving the lives of others through technological invention.

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.

Locke Lord Excellence In STEM Award

The Locke Lorde Excellence in STEM Awards are selected by a team of attorneys at Locke Lord and are presented inventors that are determined to have an exceptional opportunity to secure intellectual property rights. The winners will receive pro-bono services from Locke Lord to submit a variety of formal applications to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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 You award 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. 

Petit Family Foundation Promising Young Woman 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 Entrepreneurship is 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. 

*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. 

*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. 

*Stanley Black & Decker Grow The Trades Award

This Best of Show award is presented by Stanley Black & Decker to a young inventor who shows particular capacity in advancing the capacity of tradesmen and tradeswoman through innovative new products and ideas. 

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.

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 Innovator Challenge Invitations

The U.S. Innovator Challenge award is an invite-only K-12 innovation competition hosted by Innovation World to compete against the nation's most talented and earnest inventors in a virtual environment with the opportunity – if selected as a winner at this event – to matriculate to compete at its subsequent virtual global competition. 

US Nationals Invitations

Select students will be chosen to advance to the 10th Annual Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan in 2025. 

VELA Everyday Innovator Award

The VELA Everyday Inventor Award is presented to a distinguished inventor from the homeschool and alternative schooling communities. This award is selected by the broader VELA community and represents excellence in innovation from students across a wide variety of backgrounds.

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.