Thank You to Our Supporters and Participants!
We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Science Fair! But first, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this event possible.
To our generous donors: Your contributions have provided the resources needed to inspire and support the next generation of scientists.
To all the participants: Your hard work, creativity, and passion for science have truly shone through in your projects. You are all winners in our eyes!
To our esteemed judges: Thank you for your time, expertise, and thoughtful evaluations. Your insights have been invaluable.
To our dedicated volunteers: Your efforts behind the scenes have ensured the smooth running of the event. We couldn’t have done it without you.
To our engaging presenters: Your knowledge and enthusiasm have inspired and educated us all. Thank you for taking the time to come and share with all of us.
Now, without further ado, here are the winners of this year’s United Counties Science Fair:
- Maeve Windle from Seaway District High School with Sustainable Sorbents: A Novel Approach to CO2 Sequestration
- Chemical Institute of Canada Trophy (best in fair)
- All-expenses Paid Trip to Canada-wide Science Fair
- Outstanding Research Award Certificate, sponsored by Ontario Power Generation ($300) (one of the top six projects)
- Dr. Leo F Kennedy Memorial Trophy (best Intermediate project)
- Ken Morris Memorial Award (best in Climate & Meteorology, senior project)
- Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists Trophy (best in Applied Science)
- Parks Canada Trophy (plus a book) (best in Environmental Science)
- St. Lawrence College Health Sciences Trophy (best in Botany)
- Gracie Beckstead from Tagwi Secondary School with Nature’s Palette
- All-expenses Paid Trip to Canada-wide Science Fair
- Outstanding Research Award Certificate, sponsored by Ontario Power Generation ($300) (one of the top six projects)
- CIMA+ Communications Award (best in communication, senior project)
- Madison Johnston from Seaway District High School with See the Beat — Exploring ECGs
- All-expenses Paid Trip to Canada-wide Science Fair
- Outstanding Research Award Certificate, sponsored by Ontario Power Generation ($300) (one of the top six projects)
- CIMA+ Communications Award (best in communication, junior project)
- Dr. Charles Pender Memorial Plaque (best in Human Biology)
- St. Lawrence College Technology and Trades Trophy (best in Physical Science)
- Rotary Club of Cornwall Plaque
- Muhammad Shahrukh from Holy Trinity Secondary Catholic School with The EXOSUIT Mk I
- All-expenses Paid Trip to Canada-wide Science Fair
- Outstanding Research Award Certificate, sponsored by Professional Engineers of Ontario, Upper Canada Chapter ($300) (one of the top six projects)
- Dr. Cathy Hall Memorial Trophy (best Senior project)
- Carleton University Admission Scholarship ($1000) (most deserving Senior project)
- Kinsmen Club of Cornwall Science Fair Bursary ($500) (most deserving Senior project)
- Nav Canada Trophy (excellence in Mathemetics, Computer Science, Technology, or Engineering)
- Professional Engineers of Ontario Trophy (best in Engineering)
- Ithaca Silva from Holy Trinity Secondary Catholic School with Brewing Balance
- Outstanding Research Award Certificate, sponsored by Professional Engineers of Ontario, Upper Canada Chapter ($300) (one of the top six projects)
- Mike O’Neil Memorial Trophy (innovation in Science)
- Merab Ali and Ashley Humpartzian from Seaway District High School with Toxic Tides
- Outstanding Research Award Certificate, sponsored by Professional Engineers of Ontario, Upper Canada Chapter ($300) (one of the top six projects)
- University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship ($1000 each) (most deserving Senior project)
- IPG Award for Environmental Sustainability and Innovation (innovative or practical solutions for sustainability)
- Shannon Staye from Seaway District High School with The Effects of Grounding
- Silver Award, sponsored by Professional Engineers of Ontario, Upper Canada Chapter ($150)
- Ontario Power Generation Inc. Trophy (best in Energy)
- Grant-Marion Construction Limited Trophy (excellence in Science)
- Rayan Tougri from Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School with Restoring Aquatic Oxygen: Algae-Based Solutions for Eutrophication Control
- Silver Award, sponsored by Professional Engineers of Ontario, Upper Canada Chapter ($150)
- St. Lawrence College Entrance Scholarship ($500) (most deserving Senior project)
- IPG Award for Environmental Sustainability and Innovation (innovative or practical solutions for sustainability)
- UCSF/ESCU Young Scientist Award (excellence in Science)
- Adeline Fontaine and Callie McCormick from Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School with ExpiryMate: An Observational Study on Food Waste
- Silver Award, sponsored by Professional Engineers of Ontario, Upper Canada Chapter ($150)
- Dr. Abraha Redda Memorial Award (excellence in Health Sciences)
- Jacob Gadbois from L’Héritage with Aérodynamique
- Silver Award, sponsored by Professional Engineers of Ontario, Upper Canada Chapter ($150)
- Dr. Guther Plattner Memorial Award (excellence in Physics)
- Haeley Wangui from Holy Trinity Secondary Catholic School with The Dissolution Rate Dilemma
- Silver Award, sponsored by Professional Engineers of Ontario, Upper Canada Chapter ($150)
- Melissa Ringler Memorial Award
- Logan Alguire from Viscount Alexander Public School with Geode Eggsperiment
- Ontario English Catholic Teacher’s Association Trophy (best Atom project)
- Phoenix Galeon from Eamer’s Corners Public School with What Makes a Plant Grow Faster?
- Ken Morris Memorial Award (excellence in Climate & Meterology, junior project)
- Pommier Award (excellence in Science)
- Milo Deschamps and Kai Van Rossum from École Secondaire Publique L’Héritage with Reduction Sonore
- Elementary Teachers’ Federation Plaque (excellence in an Experimental Project)
- Nevaeh Tremblay from Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School with I Hear My Heart Beat
- Elementary Teachers’ Federation Plaque (excellence in an Experimental Project)
- Yashvi Uniyal from Viscount Alexander Public School with What’s the Dirtiest Thing in Your House?
- Bergeron Electric Trophy (excellence in the Atom division)
New in 2025, we also introduced the Dr. Khalid Salman Jasim Memorial Award for the top three posters in each grade level for our “Science on the Wall” poster exhibition (grades 1–5). This year’s winners of that award ($25) are:
- Grade 1
- Autumn Ferguson from Blue Sky Enrichment with The Science of Roly-Poly Bugs!
- Eli Legue from Eamer’s Corners Public School with Leave Nature Alone
- Malik Rochon from Viscount Alexander Public School with My Body
- Grade 2
- Wesley Ferguson from Blue Sky Enrishment with Venom
- Edmund Brodie from Timothy Christian School with Mentos in Diet Soda Explosion
- Annabelle Fenwick from Williamstown Public School with Gummy Bears
- Grade 3
- Lorelai Mackay from Eamer’s Corners Public School with What Causes the Sky to Turn Colors?
- Jamey Broadbent from Sacred Heart Catholic School with Lego Bridge is Falling Down
- Kristi Broadbent from Sacred Heart Catholic School with What Melts Ice?
- Grade 4
- Albert Ndjeutcha from Bridgewood Public School with Freezing Rain
- Liam Cook and Everett Beswick-Magoon from Longue Sault Public School with How Do Icicles Form?
- Brody Alguire from Viscount Alexander Public School with The Big Bubble
- Grade 5
- Denith Silva from St. Peter’s Catholic School with Can We Save Our Oceans?
- Olivian Brodie from Timothy Christian School with Bridge Catastrophe!
- Alex Hart and Rhys MacDonald from Viscount Alexander Public School with Sound
Congratulations to all the winners!