Awards

The Grand Awards

The Grand Awards recognize the "Best of the Best". They include Best-in-Fair Pinnacle Awards, recognition by the Province of Ontario, and major trip awards to the Canada Wide Science & Engineering Fair and the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair. Last year, trip awards were valued at over $45,000! For more information on the Trip Awards see our Trip Awards Page.

The Merit Awards

Each year the judges award Gold, Silver and Bronze medals and Honourable Mention Certificates. These prizes include cash awards. Last year, 77 projects won medals, along with nearly $5,000 in merit award prize money, and $38,500 in scholarships.

The Special Awards

A number of individuals, companies and institutions provide awards for projects that meet specific criteria. Last year, 146 special awards, worth over $17,000, were won. See the complete list of special awards for criteria and prize information.

Participation Awards

All participants receive a variety of mementos of their participation at BASEF, typically including project photos, Certificates, T-shirts, a "goody bag", and the opportunity to attend our Activity Day presentations.

Champion Teacher Recognition Awards

BASEF recognizes outstanding teacher support of students through the Champion Teacher Recognition Awards. If you know a teacher who meets the Eligibility criteria (see below), and you would like to see them get recognized for their outstanding work, complete the online Champion Teacher Recognition nomination form. Nomination forms will be available online February 1, 2012. Nominations must be submitted by March 7, 2012. Eligibility:

• Must be actively teaching in grades 7 through 12 for the 2011/2012 school year.
• Must have at least one student participating in BASEF 2012.
• Teachers who are related to a BASEF Committee member are not eligible for this award.

NOTE: Teachers selected for this award are expected to attend the Award Ceremony on Saturday March 31, 2012 at Mohawk College. Selection Criteria: Nominations will be evaluated by the Champion Teacher Recognition Award Committee. The Committee will be composed of members of the BASEF Organizing Committee.