Award & Recognition Opportunities

As a participant in the Gwinnett Regional Science & Engineering Fair there are many Awards and ways you can be recognized. Each project category will have a 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winner, as well as honorable mention. First place winners at the Regional Fair will advance and be eligible to participate in the Georgia State Science & Engineering Fair . In addition, three select projects will directly advance to the prestigious Intel® International Science Fair. There will also be several special awards and scholarship prizes that will be awarded!

TOP FIVE REASONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR:

  1. It’s a BIG plus on college, scholarship and job applications — a leg up on the competition!
            
  2. It provides an opportunity to:
    • Conduct independent research
    • Utilize scientific method
    • Develop writing, mathematical & analytical skills
    • Practice public speaking through your oral presentation
    • Find answers to your own questions
    • Carry an idea through to completion
    • Create artistic displays
    • Interview and work with professional scientists and engineers
    • Defend your work in interviews with judge
              
  3. It can open the door to many other competitions — local, state, national and international.
       
  4. Science fair participants have the chance to interact with students throughout Gwinnett County and, in the case of other competitions, from around the world.
       
  5. To quote some of our former student participants, the science fair is:
    • “It was all I talked about for two weeks. My family couldn't believe it.”
    • “I liked presenting my research to the judges, who showed great enthusiasm towards what I had to say. I also liked the career fair, as I saw some opportunities that may arise for me in my future.”
    • “I loved the career fair and listening to the speakers present.”
    • “FUN!”