Canada Wide Science Fair 2026

Edmonton, Alberta

Congratulations to our 2026 CWSF Representatives:

Brenden Crowley and Tahirah Soles

Kristina Tannert

Keinin Holland

2026 Grand Awards Winners

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Security Level I

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Atmospheric and Space Science Level I

Ellie Schloegl

“Falling into a Black Hole: What happens to Matter and Time?”

Curiosity and Ingenuity Level I

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Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Security Level II

Ellie Bajic

“Apple Extravaganza”

Atmospheric and Space Science Level II

Dominic Khan

“Soaring Through the Sky”

Curiosity and Ingenuity Level II

Jack Warmerdam

“Battery Blizzard”

Digital Technology Level I

Erin Hibner and Lauren Khan

“Follow the Beat”

Engineering, Energy and Sustainability Level I

Keinin Holland

“Bridges - Built to Last”

Health and Healing Level I

Elizabeth Hunter

“Soap vs Germs”

Digital Technology Level II

Avery Mott and Kennedy Reimer

“What blocks wi-fi speed?”

Engineering, Energy and Sustainability Level II

Leo Nesbitt

“The Wrap Battle”

Health and Healing Level II

Ailee Hilman and Jovie Parsons

“Bacteria in your Mouth”

Environment, Climate, and Sustainable Resources Level I

Kristina Tannert

“Plant Power: Creating Bioplastic from Starch”

Best in Exhibition Level I

Brenden Crowley and Tahirah Soles

“Turn up the air, turn down the heat: Designing sustainable birdhouses to reduce heat stress and bird mortality.”

Environment, Climate, and Sustainable Resources Level II

Hazel Pokorski

“What creeps in the backyard?”

Best in Exhibition Level II

Hazel Pokorski

“What creeps in the backyard?”

2026 Special Awards Winners

BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation Award

Awarded to a student in grades 5-12 for an outstanding project that shows the practical application of scientific principles to agriculture.

Cedric John Baquial

“The Ph Effect”

BC Game Developers Innovation Award

Three Awards, awarded to one grade 7-8, one grade 9-10, and one grade 11-12 project whose project demonstrates creativity and innovation in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or astronomy.

Grade 7-8

Keinin Holland

“Bridges - Built to Last”

Grade 9-10

Brenden Crowley and Tahirah Soles

“Turn up the air, turn down the heat: Designing sustainable birdhouses to reduce heat stress and bird mortality.”

BC Hydro Power Pioneers Award

Awarded to a student(s) in grade 4-12 for an outstanding project which creatively demonstrates electrical conservation and its environmental, social and economic impacts.

Leo Nesbitt

“The Wrap Battle”

BC Institute of Argologists - Cariboo Central Interior Branch Award

One award to a student in any grade for an outstanding project that deals with the practice of Agrology or Natural Resource Management. The project should be related to production, processing or marketing of plants and animals, or the management of natural resources. Preference may be given to projects that have a direct link to agriculture. Preference may also be given to projects that are experimental in nature and incorporate aspects of the scientific method.

Ellie Bajic

“Apple Extravaganza”

BC Nature Aware (Federation of BC Naturalists)

Awarded for an outstanding project that studies natural history, conservation of natural habitats and/or native species. An outdoor, nature monitoring or conservation project is strongly encouraged. Three awards.

Award 1

Brenden Crowley and Tahirah Soles

“Turn up the air, turn down the heat: Designing sustainable birdhouses to reduce heat stress and bird mortality.”

Award 2

Cedric John Baquial

“The Ph Effect”

Award 3

Hazel Pokorski

“What creeps in the backyard?”

BC Science Teachers’ Award

Awarded to a student in grade 7 or 8 for an outstanding experimental project in any category that has clearly presented a hypothesis and independent, controlled variables.

Erin Hibner and Lauren Khan

“Follow the Beat”

Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society - Interior BC/Yukon Chapter Award

Awarded to a student in any grade for an outstanding project related to meteorology (weather and climate including air pollution), oceanography or hydrology (any part of the water cycle).

Anika Khan

“Melting Ice”

Cercle des Canadiens Francais Prix Pour La Maitrise de La Langue Francaise

Awarded to a student in any grade for a project which demonstrates excellence in spoken and written French.

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College of New Caledonia Science Award

Awarded to a student in grade 10, 11, OR 12 for an outstanding project which investigates human behavior.

Kristina Tannert

“Plant Power: Creating Bioplastic from Starch”

Darrell. W Dimler Judges Choice Award

Awarded to a student in any grade for an outstanding project in any category. In memory of Darrell Dimler 1959 – 2010.

Elizabeth Hunter

“Soap vs Germs”

Genome British Columbia Awards

Awarded to two projects by students in any grade for an outstanding project dealing with a topic of genomic interest.

Award 1

Erin Hibner and Lauren Khan

“Follow the Beat”

Award 2

Elizabeth Hunter

“Soap vs Germs”

Julie Lane Award

To be awarded to a student in any grade with passion for science and community preference given to female candidates with projects relating to Geology and or Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Kristina Tannert

“Plant Power: Creating Bioplastic from Starch”

The Mackenzie Secondary Auto Innovation Award

Awarded to a student in any grade for an innovative project in the automotive field.

Jack Warmerdam

“Battery Blizzard”

The Michael Crooks Physics Prize - (B.C. Association of Physics Teachers)

Awarded to a student in grades 6-12 for an outstanding physics-related project.

Evaan Khimani

“Hybrid Renewable Energy Road System”

R.E.A.P.S. Award

Awarded to a student in grades 4-7 for an outstanding project that focuses on the 3 R’s (reduce, reuse, and recycle).

Jack Warmerdam

“Battery Blizzard”

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - PG Centre Award

Awarded to one level II (grade 4 to 6) and one level I (grade 7 to 12) student for an outstanding project that demonstrates an understanding of Astronomical Science. This could involve, but is not limited to, studies in meteor science, radio astronomy, astrophotography, star spectrography, solar system, lunar phenomena, binary stars.

Level I

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Level II

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SCWIST Award (Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology)

Awarded to a young women or gender diverse youth, preferably in grades 8-10 in any category whose project shows the greatest curiosity, ingenuity and innovation in design. This award is intended to encourage the student’s interest in science. A student may not receive this award more than once.

Kristina Tannert

“Plant Power: Creating Bioplastic from Starch”

Shad Canada Community Changemaker Prize

Up to three awards available per regional fair. To be awarded to a Grade 9 or 10 student whose project demonstrates creativity, curiosity, and the potential for social impact. Sponsored by SHAD Canada

Award 1

Kristina Tannert

“Plant Power: Creating Bioplastic from Starch”

Award 2

Brenden Crowley

“Turn up the air, turn down the heat: Designing sustainable birdhouses to reduce heat stress and bird mortality.”

Award 3

Tahirah Soles

“Turn up the air, turn down the heat: Designing sustainable birdhouses to reduce heat stress and bird mortality.”

UNBC Active Minds Award

Awarded to a student in grades 4-7 for a project that demonstrates a high level of scientific curiosity.

Brogan Wilson and Zander Wilson

“Magnet Magic”

University of Northern British Columbia Ready Award

Awarded to a student going into grade 10, 11, OR 12 in September 2026. Recognizes a project that reflects the spirit of UNBC — place-based inquiry that engages with the environment, communities, or challenges of northern British Columbia. Preference may be given to projects that combine scientific inquiry, curiosity and northern relevance.