Prizes

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Prizes

The prizes stated are for past Fairs and are to give an indication only of the prizes which may be offered. The prize list will be updated for the current year when the information is available, so please check back. The Organising Committee endeavours to provide correct information at the time of writing, but details of prizes and sponsorship are subject to change. The Canterbury-Westland Schools’ Science and Technology Fair Organising Committee reserve the right to use prize winner information for publicity purposes.

 

Best in Fair Awards

Sponsored by NIWA

 

1st Prize

  • $1000
  • The winning entry may be nominated for entry to the ‘Powering Potential’ providing they qualify (Year 12 or 13 students only).

2nd Prize

  • $500

3rd Prize

  • $300

 

Category Prizes

Category 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize
Year 7 Science $200 $150 $100
Year 7 Technology $200 $150 $100
Year 8 Science $200 $150 $100
Year 8 Technology $200 $150 $100
Year 9-10 Science $200 $150 $100
Year 9-10 Technology $200 $150 $100
Year 11-13 Science $200 $150 $100
Year 11-13 Technology $200 $150 $100

Sponsor Prizes

There are around 60 special broad prizes offered by a wide variety of sponsors. These special prizes may cover the following topics:

  • Chemistry, Physics and Biology
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Microbiology
  • Agricultural Science
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Geology
  • Health Science
  • Forestry
  • Sociology
  • Sport Science
2022 SPONSOR PRIZES:
Organisation Citation
NZ Institute of Food Science & Technology For the project that best demonstrates the principles of food science, technology or engineering.
Zonta Waimakariri Zonta Environmental Award
Baking Industry Research Trust Baking Prize- awarded to the student who shows the best understanding of flour usage or bakery products in their food related project.
NZ Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science (Canterbury Section) For the exhibit that best displays an aspect of agricultural or horticultural science
Ballance Agri-Nutrients The Sustainable Agricultural Award – sponsored by Ballance Agri-Nutrients is about celebrating scientific thought amongst students, recognising and rewarding projects that demonstrate the greatest understanding of a current or emerging sustainability issue in New Zealand’s agriculture industry.

Topics can include (but are not limited to): Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, agricultural chemical use, nutrient loss to waterways, and other environmental concerns
Callaghan Innovation The Callaghan Innovation prize for the most innovative exhibits that show commercial potential.
University of Otago, Christchurch Best Health Science related projects across the Intermediate, Junior and Senior levels.
Graduate Women Canterbury (GWC) 1) Best junior exhibit by a female student, aligning with the values of Graduate Women Canterbury 2) Best senior exhibit by a female student, aligning with the values of Graduate Women Canterbury
University of Canterbury, School of Psychology, Speech & Hearing Best Exhibit Related to Psychological Science
The Entomological Society of New Zealand The Entomological Society of New Zealand Clare Butcher Memorial Award for an insect or invertebrate related exhibit
The Canterbury Branch of the Royal Society The Canterbury Branch of the Royal Society award for excellence in experimental design, approach and interpretation
Avon Heathcote Estuary Association Best project related to wildlife and ecology of the estuary
New Zealand Institute of Chemistry For excellence in chemistry and rigour in the research undertaken for the science fair project.
School of Earth and Environment, University of Canterbury 1. Best display showing links between people and their environment.

Geography focuses on the relationships between people, their places and their environments, and the ways in which these can be made more sustainable for the future. This prize will be awarded to the display that best demonstrates this.

2. Best use of spatial information in any display.

Spatial information is regularly used in a range of scientific applications. This could include the use of satellite imagery, drone data or a simple map.
ANZCCART Australian and New Zealand Committee for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching prize for the best project where:

Students have undertaken study or research on an animal-based project

Animal Ethics approval has been applied for and given

Correct procedures and practices have been undertaken in study

Students know importance of ethics approval
Environment Canterbury Environment Canterbury Sustainable Resource Management School Awards: For the entries, which best demonstrates ways to maintain or improve the region’s environment.
Mansfield Health Practice Health Aspect of a project
Tait Communications The best exhibit utilising electronics or electricity
New Zealand Statistical Association For excellent use of statistics in a science project
New Zealand Microbiological Society (NZMS) NZMS supports the development of science and technology within the school environment
SAANZ: Sociological Assoc. Aotearoa NZ The SAA (NZ) Prize for Sociology is for work that is considered to best represent either the use of sociological methods of inquiry, consideration of ethical issues, and/or consideration of practical or policy-oriented implications arising for individuals, communities and society from entrants’ science fair project work. As well as the visual material and content of the poster, consideration has also been given to the age of the entrants, the level of assistance received from school, parents and families, and their ability to talk about social issues and their implications.