These awesome innovators didn't just think outside the box—they built entirely new ones!

Each winner dazzled us with their creativity and passion, all while meeting their category's unique requirements. Their projects are a testament to the incredible talent and future-shaping ideas coming from our youth in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Here's to celebrating their hard work and innovation journeys!

People’s Choice Award Winners

Intermediate: Clean Guard – Elliot Olsen from Aquinas College

Junior: Warmth Sage – Christiana Byrne, Glint Chloey Asi, Tristan Alberts from Otumoetai College

Senior: CC Amelia – Amaya Greene, Mia Olsen, Shiloh Warner, Skye Shaw from Mount Manganui College

Supreme Winners

Intermediate: Clean Guard – Elliot Olsen from Aquinas College

Junior: Sun Spotter – Elia Szulakowski and Mia Lowe from Aquinas College

Senior: Kaitiaki Tech – Erin Moore from Aquinas College

Second Place Winners

Intermediate: Micro Extract – Zach De Graaf from Aquinas College

Junior: Re-Boot- Hannah Anderson and Kiana Schoeser from Aquinas College

Senior: Power Off – Agnés Anderson, Indie Minshall, Lauren Harris from Otumoetai College

Third Place Winners

Intermediate: Practice Perfect Music Stand – Ava Gardner, Catherine Jung from Aquinas College

Junior: Snug Hemp – Alex Foot, Marlee Bowman, Taila Hester from Otumoetai College

Senior: CC Amelia – Amaya Greene, Mia Olsen, Shiloh Warner, Skye Shaw from Mount Manganui College

Category winners

Creativity

Natures Net – Austin Fisken, Mehrab Singh, Tom Parkes from Otumoetai College

Communication

Study Buddy – Xavier Weatherley from Tauranga Boys’ College

Research

Orca – Lachlan Talbot from Aquinas College

Sustainability

Bin Recycling System (BRS) – Layla Carke, Hayley Holland from Papamoa College

Product Innovation Award

Re-Boot – Hannah Anderson and Kiana Schoeser from Aquinas College