A number of organizations contribute judges and awards for projects that are related to their unique interests and concerns.
*Please not that awards are subject to change and may not be available every year. |
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Agrologists Award |
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Sponsor: |
Manitoba Institute of Agrologists (Winnipeg Branch) |
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Award: |
One award of $100.00 plus Certificates at each level. |
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Criteria: |
Based on Agricultural Significance, Display, Research and Presentation Quality |
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Levels: |
Junior and Intermediate |
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ASM International Award |
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Sponsor: |
ASM International (Manitoba Chapter) |
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Award: |
Individual Plaques and ASM Book awards for 1st & 2nd Place, plus school plaque for 1st place. |
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Criteria: |
Best Project in Materials Science or Engineering & Technology |
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Levels: |
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Analytical Sciences Award |
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Sponsor: |
Mid Canada AOAC |
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Award: |
Plaque & Cash Award |
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Criteria: |
Projects with a major focus on analytical determinations. |
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Levels: |
Junior and Senior |
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Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Award |
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Sponsor: |
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of Manitoba (APEGM) |
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Award: |
Two $300 cash awards awarded at the Senior level
Two digital cameras ($250 each)
Four $150 McNally Robinson book certificates at the Intermediate or Junior levels. |
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Criteria: |
Projects of Engineering or Geoscience Merit |
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Levels: |
All Levels |
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5 |
Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology Award |
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Sponsor: |
Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology (Manitoba Section) |
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Award: |
Cash prize ($100) and certificate |
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Criteria: |
Knowledge of Subject, Creativity of Presentation, Innovation, Organization |
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Levels: |
Intermediate and Junior |
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6 |
Manitoba Science, Technology, Energy and Mines Award |
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Sponsor: |
Manitoba Science, Technology, Energy and Mines |
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Award: |
Lepidolite Carving |
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Criteria: |
Project dealing with Energy or Mines |
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Levels: |
All Levels |
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Genome Prairie Award |
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Sponsor: |
Genome Prairie |
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Award: |
Top senior $300.00; Top Junior $200.00; Top Intermediate $100.00 |
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Criteria: |
Any project dealing with human, plant, animal or microbial genomics or closely related topic |
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Levels: |
All Levels |
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8 |
Home Economics Award |
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Sponsor: |
Manitoba Association of Home Economists (MAHE) |
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Award: |
One $50.00 Cash Awards and Certificates at Junior Level
One $50.00 Cash Awards and Certificates at Senior Level
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Criteria: |
Human Ecology related theme (i.e. foods, clothing, family) |
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Levels: |
Junior & Senior |
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Biodiversity Conservation Award |
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Sponsor: |
Manitoba Conservation |
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Award: |
Five day trip to Churchill MB in October |
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Criteria: |
Successful student must win gold or silver in their category. The project must deal with animals either: a) endangered species b) biodiversity c) animal behavior d) climate change e) ecology f) Arctic biolog. Only individual projects qualify. |
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Levels: |
Intermediate (S1&S2) |
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Physiotherapy Alliance Award |
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Sponsor: |
Physiotherapy Alliance |
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Award: |
Three $100.00 cash awards and certificates |
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Criteria: |
Health care related projects |
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Levels: |
1 Elementary, 1 Intermediate.& 1 Junior |
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The Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience Award |
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Sponsor: |
The Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience |
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Award: |
Certificate and cash ($250, $150 and $100) |
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Criteria: |
Must relate to the nervous system, environmental studies, or disease related. Any work on behaviorial diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinsons or the effects of trauma on brain function are encouraged. |
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Levels: |
All Levels |
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Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) Award |
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Sponsor: |
Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society |
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Award: |
Cheque |
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Criteria: |
Dealing with environment, meteorology, oceanography, or climatology |
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Levels: |
All Levels |
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Women's Health Research Foundation of Canada Award |
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Sponsor: |
Women's Health Research Foundation of Canada |
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Award: |
Four awards of $50.with letters of excellence and/or books for Junior and Senior levels plus Jennifer Aquin Memorial Scholarship, $50.00 & a book |
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Criteria: |
Projects that raise awareness of women's health issues in their broadest terms: Social, Psychological and Physical well being |
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Levels: |
All Levels |
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Canadian Cancer Society Researchers of Tomorrow Award |
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Sponsor: |
Canadian Cancer Society |
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Award: |
Three cash prizes ($100, $75, $50) |
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Criteria: |
Cancer related research projects in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Health Science, and Healthy Living |
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Levels: |
All levels |
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Derek Wong Memorial Scholarship |
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Sponsor: |
Derick Wong |
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Award: |
Cash prize of $350 |
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Criteria: |
The prize is awarded to the student whose project is awarded a medal at the Manitoba Schools Science Symposium in the Senior high categories of chemistry, biology, or physics and is most strongly associated with the study of cancer. |
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Levels: |
Senior |
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CSBE/SCGAB Biosystems Engineering Award |
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Sponsor: |
Canadian society for engineering in agricultural, food and biological systems |
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Award: |
$100 Cash Junior & $100 Cash Senior |
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Criteria: |
The application of engineering principles to the solution of a problem associated with biological systems such as:
- the preservation of natural resources
- the production, processing and packaging of food
- and the biomedical applications
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Levels: |
Junior (7-S1) and Senior (S2-S4) |
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Manitoba Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists Award |
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Sponsor: |
Manitoba Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists |
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Award: |
$100 & Certificate for each project level |
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Criteria: |
Project that demonstrates excellence in concept, practical application, and presentation in relation to medical laboratory science. |
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Levels: |
All Levels |
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McDonald's "i'm Lovin' Science Award"
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Sponsor: |
McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited |
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Award: |
2 x $100 in gift certificates |
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Criteria: |
Project related to food, food science, and/or the food industry.
Benefits or encourages the development of communities
Environmental and/or global aspect
Fun.
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Levels: |
Elementary |
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Save OUr Lake (SOUL) Award 2009
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Sponsor: |
‘Save Our Lake’ SOUL, Grindstone Cottagers Association
For more information please contact saveourlake@mts.net
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Award: |
Individual project 1 X $100 Group project (max 2 students 1 X $150 In addition students will be invited to go on a 0.5 day trip on the research vessel Namao during the 2009 season, courtesy of the Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium. Note: one adult supervisor can accompany each category. |
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Criteria: |
Develop a presentation to 1) create awareness of environmental problems impacting water quality of Lake Winnipeg and 2) highlight actions that individuals can take to improve the health of the Lake. In addition, all entries must deliver their message (oral presentation) to a peer group, community group or any other organization prior to the day of the MSSS judging.
Note. Proof of this presentation must be presented at time of Judging. |
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Levels: |
Junior, Intermediate or Senior |
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Food Excellence Award |
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Sponsor: |
Maple Leaf Consumer Foods |
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Award: |
$100 & Certificate |
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Criteria: |
Food related projects |
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Levels: |
All |
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Labels Unlimited Award |
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Sponsor: |
Labels Unlimited |
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Award: |
$100, & Certificate |
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Criteria: |
Project related to food product marketing, package, label, or ingredients. |
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Levels: |
All levels |
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Peak of the Market Award |
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Sponsor: |
Peak of the Market |
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Award: |
$100, & Certificate |
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Criteria: |
Project related to a fruit or vegetable product, preferably Manitoba-grown. |
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Levels: |
Junior, Intermediate and Senior |
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Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Astronomy Award |
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Sponsor: |
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Astronomy |
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Award: |
Certificate, cash prize of $50, student membership |
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Criteria: |
Best astronomy project in the MSSS |
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Levels: |
Any level |
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WISE Award |
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Sponsor: |
Women In Science and Engineering |
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Award: |
Certificate and $100 |
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Criteria: |
Best project by a female student (or pair of female students) in the Physical Sciences. |
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Levels: |
Junior |
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Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC) Award |
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Sponsor: |
Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC) |
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Award: |
3 $500 Tuition Certificate for MSA |
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Criteria: |
Project related to commercial fishing, water resources, fish production, fish processing, or fish marketing. |
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Levels: |
Junior & Senior |
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Asim K. Roy Memorial Award |
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Sponsor: |
Family of Asim K. Roy |
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Award: |
Certificate, plaque, and $300 cash. |
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Criteria: |
Project which best demonstrates innovation, and entrepreneural spirit. |
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Levels: |
Grade 11 or 12 |
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Manitoba Science Academy Award |
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Sponsor: |
Manitoba Science Academy |
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Award: |
3 $500 Tuition Certificate for MSA |
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Criteria: |
Outstanding Grade 10 to 12 science project. Very flexible.
Best overall science project, best physical science project, best biology science project |
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Levels: |
Grade 10 to 12 |
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University of Manitoba Department of Food Science Award |
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Sponsor: |
University of Manitoba Department of Food Science |
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Award: |
Certificate and $100 |
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Criteria: |
Focus on food science, food safety, or product development |
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Levels: |
Senior |
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University of Manitoba Department of Human Nutritional Sciences Award |
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Sponsor: |
University of Manitoba Department of Human Nutritional Sciences |
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Award: |
Certificate and $100 |
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Criteria: |
Focus on nutritional properties, including nutraceuticals |
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Levels: |
All levels |
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Canada Compound Western Limited Award |
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Sponsor: |
Canada Compound Western Limited |
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Award: |
Certificate and $100 |
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Criteria: |
Focus on flavour, including spices |
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Levels: |
All levels |
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Food Development Centre Award |
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Sponsor: |
Food Development Centre |
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Award: |
Certificate and $100 |
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Criteria: |
Preferable product development focus |
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Levels: |
All levels |
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McCain Foods (Canada) Award |
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Sponsor: |
McCain Foods (Canada) |
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Award: |
Certificate and $100 |
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Criteria: |
Food related |
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Levels: |
Elementary |
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Manitoba Food Processors Association (MFPA) Award |
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Sponsor: |
Manitoba Food Processors Association (MFPA) |
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Award: |
Certificate and $100 |
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Criteria: |
Project related to food product, preferably Manitoba-made.
Knowledge of subject area; creativity of presentation. |
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Levels: |
Intermediate and Senior |
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Special "Engineering Related" Award |
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Sponsor: |
Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. |
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Award: |
$200 Cash Award |
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Criteria: |
Projects of engineering or geoscience merit are selected. |
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Levels: |
Intermediate, Junior and Senior |
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Special "Engineering Related" Award |
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Sponsor: |
FWS Construction |
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Award: |
$100 Cash Award |
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Criteria: |
Projects of engineering or geoscience merit are selected. |
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Levels: |
Intermediate, Junior and Senior |
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Special "Engineering Related" Award |
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Sponsor: |
IEEE Winnipeg Section |
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Award: |
Cash Award |
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Criteria: |
Projects of engineering merit are selected with emphasis on electrical engineering or electrical technology. |
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Levels: |
Intermediate, Junior and Senior |
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Special "Engineering Related" Award |
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Sponsor: |
Manitoba Hydro |
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Award: |
Science Mentors Day Award (i.e.: Job Shadowing opportunity) |
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Criteria: |
Projects of engineering or geoscience merit are selected. |
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Levels: |
Intermediate, Junior and Senior |
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Special "Engineering Related" Award |
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Sponsor: |
Maple Leaf Construction Ltd. |
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Award: |
Two $100 Cash Awards |
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Criteria: |
Projects of engineering or geoscience merit are selected. |
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Levels: |
Intermediate, Junior and Senior |
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Special "Engineering Related" Award |
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Sponsor: |
Nelson River Construction |
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Award: |
$150 Cash Award |
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Criteria: |
Projects of engineering or geoscience merit are selected. |
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Levels: |
Intermediate, Junior and Senior |
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Special "Engineering Related" Award |
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Sponsor: |
Oldfield Kirby Esau Inc. |
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Award: |
$100 Cash Award |
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Criteria: |
Projects of engineering or geoscience merit are selected. |
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Levels: |
Intermediate, Junior and Senior |
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Special "Engineering Related" Award |
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Sponsor: |
Teshmont Consultants LP |
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Award: |
Technology Plus Mini-University Enrolment (~$165) |
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Criteria: |
Projects of engineering or geoscience merit are selected. |
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Levels: |
Intermediate, Junior and Senior |
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Special "Engineering Related" Award |
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Sponsor: |
Manitoba Geological Survey |
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Award: |
MGS Geological Hammer & Cash |
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Criteria: |
Projects of engineering or geoscience merit are selected. |
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Levels: |
Intermediate, Junior and Senior |
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Special "Engineering Related" Award |
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Sponsor: |
The National Testing Laboratories Ltd. |
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Award: |
$100 Cash Award |
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Criteria: |
Projects of engineering or geoscience merit are selected with emphasis on Civil Engineering, structures or materials related projects. |
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Levels: |
Intermediate, Junior and Senior |
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Special "Engineering Related" Award |
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Sponsor: |
Vector Construction Group |
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Award: |
$100 and $150 Cash Awards |
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Criteria: |
Projects of engineering or geoscience merit are selected. |
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Levels: |
Intermediate, Junior and Senior |
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Special "Engineering Related" Award |
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Sponsor: |
KGS Group |
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Award: |
$200 Cash Award |
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Criteria: |
Projects of engineering or geoscience merit are selected. |
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Levels: |
Intermediate, Junior and Senior |
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