11th & 12th Grades
1st Place
Anthony Arquieta
Invention: The Pelokit
School: Blue Valley CAPS
2nd Place
Kelly Ann Green
Invention: The Baby Saver
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
3rd Place
Grayson Gore, Kiyley Flowers, and Ian Koepp
Invention: The Water Walker
School: The Barstow School
9th & 10th Grades
1st Place
James Rogge, Aaron Scaletty, and Dillon Scharpenburg
Invention: Lawn Mower Trimmer
School: Saint Thomas Aquinas High School
2nd Place
Laila Foy, Ellington Persley, and Bella Winters
Invention: Quiet Fidget Toys
School: Notre Dame de Sion High School
3rd Place
Brandy Herhusky, C.J. Chase, and John Kurgan
Invention: The Door Closer 3000
School: Saint Thomas Aquinas High School
6th, 7th & 8th Grades
1st Place
Madhava Bhadriraju and Declan Adair
Invention: The Low-Cost Portable Water Filtration System
School: Lakewood Elementary
2nd Place
Sophie Thibeault, Madilyn Grady, and Sophia Plotnikov
Invention: Sanitary Slime
School: Summit Trail Middle School
Best in Show
Anthony Arquieta
Invention: The Pelokit
School: Blue Valley CAPS
Invention Convention U.S. Nationals
Market Potential Award
Kelly Ann Green
Invention: The Baby Saver
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
11th & 12th Grades
1st Place
Tyler Lively and Jackson Brueckner
Invention: MetaCar
School: Blue Valley CAPS
2nd Place
Quinton Pfaff
Invention: Next Door Gig
School: Blue Valley CAPS
3rd Place
Lucas Bullock
Invention: LUVI Hologram
School: Blue Valley CAPS
6th, 7th & 8th Grades
1st Place
Olivia Adams and Dominic Cain
Invention: The Tranquility Tent
School: Sunflower Elementary
2nd Place
Lucille Herrold
Invention: Fresh Fridge
School: John Paul II Catholic School
3rd Place
Samantha Meyer
Invention: Tac-It
School: John Paul II Catholic School
4th & 5th Grades
1st Place
Will Hennenfent
Invention: RSD1
School: Homeschool
Best in Show
Tyler Lively and Jackson Brueckner
Invention: MetaCar
School: Blue Valley CAPS
Honeywell Scholarship Winners
Tyler Lively and Jackson Brueckner
Invention: MetaCar
School: Blue Valley CAPS
Kaidren Eberhart and Amelia Kenney
Invention: Shower Control
School: Summit Trail Middle School
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11th & 12th Grades
1st Place
Grayson Moyer
Invention: Aspen Coolers
School: Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies
2nd Place
Charlie Olm-Shipman
Invention: Snowpack
School: Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies
3rd Place
John Beemer
Invention: Trailer Buddy
School: Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies
9th & 10th Grades
1st Place
Gabriella Campbell, Isabel Glover, Charlotte Hamilton
Invention: Spoiler Alert
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
2nd Place
Hudson Caldwell and Ella Janssen
Invention: Kitty Keep Away
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
3rd Place
Eve Szylleyko
Invention: SPEWE – Super Plastic Elimination from Water Environments
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
7th & 8th Grades
1st Place
Gabriel Brooks and Anna Tiedt
Invention: Recycle Pro
School: St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School
2nd Place
Aubrey Massoth
Invention: Brain Bop
School: John Paul II Catholic School
3rd Place
Lucille Herrold and Kendall Young
Invention: Fresh Fridge
School: John Paul II Catholic School
5th & 6th Grades
1st Place
Will Korus
Invention: CatGuard
School: Shawnee Height Elementary School
2nd Place
Will Hennenfent
Invention: Mobile Meds
School: Home School
3rd Place
Ikenna Imokhome
Invention: Carbon Cadet 2000
School: Northland Innovation Center
Future Shaper – Presented by KCNSC
Charlie Olm-Shipman
Invention: Snowpack
School: Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies
Most Patentable – Presented by KCNSC
Isabel Glover, Charlotte Hamilton, and Gabriella Campbell
Invention: Spoiler Alert
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
Early Innovator – Presented by KCNSC
Gabriel Brooks and Anna Tiedt
Invention: Recycle Pro
School: St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School
Will Korus
Invention: CatGuard
School: Shawnee Heights Elementary School
Convention’s Choice
Sophie Gouttierre, Taylor Lewellen, Harper McGee, Molly Kate Trenkle
Invention: The Dropper Stopper
School: St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School
Best in Show
Grayson Moyer
Invention: Aspen Coolers
School: Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies
5th & 6th Grades
1st Place
Lola Bluhm
Invention: ReWrap
School: Better Together Academy
2nd Place
Katherine Massoth
Invention: PIQUE
School: John Paul II Catholic School
3rd Place
Clara Juang, Kenley Lumbard, Brynn Robson
Invention: Rapid Protect Toothpaste
School: Curé of Ars Catholic School / St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School / Briarwood Elementary School
7th & 8th Grades
1st Place
Anna Alexander & Brady Alexander
Invention: The Gluten Revealor 2.0
School: Northland Innovation Center
2nd Place
Cameron Bristow, John Grabs, Emmanuel Grabs
Invention: Weed Eating Drone
School: John Paul II Catholic School
3rd Place
Austin Hubler
Invention: Teachtrests
School: Northland Innovation Center
9th & 10th Grades
1st Place
Lillianne Benben & Erin Berg
Invention: EcoMotion
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
2nd Place
Jane Dunn, Maryryan O’sullivan, Cecilia Stanislav
Invention: Aroma Desks
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
3rd Place
Emma Crall, Channing Moss, Lily Remer
Invention: LOCKED
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
11th & 12th Grades
1st Place
Chase Ryckman
Invention: SkySafe Signal
School: Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies
2nd Place
Kenneth Woods
Invention: Cool Grove Angler’s Arsenal
School: Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies
3rd Place
Ross Tretiak
Invention: ReCharge
School: Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies
Future Shaper – Presented by KCNSC
AK Housley, Kalvary Riley, Lillian Stecklein
Invention: The Polluted Brick
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
Most Patentable – Presented by KCNSC
Basan Emenov
Invention: Soleflex
School:Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies
Early Innovator – Presented by KCNSC
Will Hennenfent
Invention: NGST (Next Gen Scanning Technology)
School: Northland Innovation Center
Convention’s Choice
Polly Fendler, Clare Kelly, Addison Moylan
Invention: The Sole Shoe
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
Best in Show
Chase Ryckman
Invention: SkySafe Signals
School: Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies
Educator Appreciation Award
Rhonda Lefferd
School: Shawnee Heights USD 450
Mary Montag
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
Best in Show
Raegan Thompson, Lia Cubero, Josephine Reinke
Invention: Honey Helper
School: Marshall Public Schools
5th & 6th Grades
1st Place
Jase Oxandale, Warren Heck
Invention: Water Energizer
School: Glenwood Ridge Elementary
2nd Place
Meryn Marintzer, Aubrey Gulley, Medley Glapa
Invention: Slick Back Brush
School: Mize Elementary
3rd Place
Garvin Goodman, William Speer, Truman Wade
Invention: RubbaCleats
School: Richardson Elementary
Honorable Mentions
America Berlanga, Aleah Burns, Michelle Solis, Alicia Wren
Invention: Aqua Bag
School: Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy
Anna Deamos, Alexandra Castro
Invention: Safe Yet Stylish Swimsuit
School: Mize Elementary
7th & 8th Grades
1st Place
Raegan Thompson, Lia Cubero, Josephine Reinke
Invention: Honey Helper
School: Marshall Public Schools
2nd Place
Jace Jackson
Invention: Bite Balance
School: Washburn Rural Middle School
3rd Place
Harper Pollman
Invention: Deadline Destroyer
School: Northland Innovation Center
Honorable Mention
Penelope Lam Po Yuen, Olivia Monahan, Anastasia Utarnachitt, Caroline Erwin
Invention: AudioCheck
School: Nativity Parish School
9th & 10th Grades
1st Place
Lucia Brost, Ari Vega, Amelia Burke
Invention: Safe Sense
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
2nd Place
Caroline Bowen, Mona Hurst, Emealia Brown
Invention: Aqua Shield
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
3rd Place
Illy Dyer-Beale, Cora Kelley, Riley Lynn, Ava Hendon
Invention: Cata Camera
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
Honorable Mention
Caroline Schroeder, Payton Schroeppel
Invention: Brain Buddy
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
11th & 12th Grades
1st Place
Sami Jundi, Isaiah Butler, Riley Jankel
Invention: Side Slides
School: Olathe Northwest HS
2nd Place
Sophia Craig, Alessandra Ledesma
Invention: ReLeaf Paint
School: Bishop Miege High School
3rd Place
Lilly Copeland
Invention: RealSky
School: Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies
Future Shaper – Presented by KCNSC
Amelie Elliott, Cecilia Breitenkamp, Lila Regan
Invention: Sol Shelter
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
Most Patentable – Presented by KCNSC
Ilena Norris
Invention: Durable Hinge
School: Olathe Northwest HS
Early Innovator – Presented by KCNSC
Penelope Lam Po Yuen, Olivia Monahan, Anastasia Utarnachitt, Caroline Erwin
Invention: AudioCheck
School: Nativity Parish School
Will Korus
Invention: Therm Alert
School: St Matthew Catholic School/Shawnee Heights USD 450
Sustainable Innovator – Presented by Linda Hall Library Sustainability Committee
Emma Rando, Anna Mudd, Charlotte Crocker
Invention: Sea Saver
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
Page to Prototype – Presented by Linda Hall Library Staff Activities Committee
Taylor Bealmear, Ellery Ridenour, Liv Borgmeyer
Invention: PFASinator
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
T-Serve Technology Award – Presented by T-Serve Foundation
Avery Gab, Creighton Wornkey
Invention: Remote Finder
School: Mize Elementary
Educator Appreciation Award
Audra Ruckel
School: Northland Innovation Center
Mimi Leuszler
School: Mize Elementary
Best in Show
Quincy Kruger, Kinley Boyd, Heidi Zimmerman
Invention: Pencil Watch
School: Orearville R-4 School District
3rd & 4th Grades
1st Place
Quincy Kruger, Kinley Boyd, Heidi Zimmerman
Invention: Pencil Watch
School: Orearville R-4 School District
2nd Place
Arianna Miller, Cooper Dell, Noah Kubie
Invention: A-Just-A-Desk
School: Shawnee Heights Elementary School
3rd Place
Audrina Mumaw, Kaylee Wise, Jayden Sadich
Invention: Indoor Bounce Seat
School: Cordill-Mason Elementary School
Honorable Mentions
Skyla Tennill, Conrad Thornton
Invention: Skyrad Clean
School: Orearville R-4 School District
Atlee Spicher
Invention: Infinite Sticky
School: Tecumseh South Elementary
Mary Carpenter
Invention: Laundry Roller
School: Independent Inventor
5th & 6th Grades
1st Place
Ava Henthorne
Invention: Helping Hands
School: Nativity of Mary
2nd Place
Brinley Enyart
Invention: Smear Saver
School: Marshall Public Schools
3rd Place
Andy Bergin
Invention: STEMICULTURE: Water-Tank Monitor
School: Dover 4-H
Honorable Mentions
Enzo Cubero, Lauren Thompson
Invention: The Lid Buddy
School: Marshall Public Schools
Emily Miller
Invention: Ahead Pillow
School: Warrensburg Middle School
7th & 8th Grades
1st Place
Haiden DeVorss, Jacob Dominique, Jeptha Knott
Invention: DDK Storage Implements
School: Marshall Public Schools
2nd Place
Harper Pollman
Invention: AutoSpin Resist
School: Northland Innovation Center
3rd Place
Karson Young, Adelaide O’Hara
Invention: Cleansharp 2.0
School: John Paul II
Honorable Mention
Lydia Lewis, Emery Santiago
Invention: Comfort Aid
School: Warrensburg Middle School
9th & 10th Grades
1st Place
Ari Vega
Invention: Gravitational Mammography
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
2nd Place
Kendyl Clark, Lydia Treese, Claire Wolff
Invention: CrystalClearCleaner
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
3rd Place
Lily Blick, Lainey McManamy, Kate Elmore
Invention: SunnySense
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
Honorable Mention
Lana Kaseb, Nikolina Martinovic, Liliana Wiegman, Asher Balog
Invention: Bouy Buddy
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
11th & 12th Grades
1st Place
Lexi McCarthy, Ava Kersten
Invention: PlastiCraft
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
2nd Place
Iusuf Akiiuz
Invention: Development of a Banana Peel Based Bioplastic for Food Packaging Compatible with Diverse Dietary Sensitivities
School: Frontier STEM High School
3rd Place
Catherine Carr
Invention: RapidCare Transfer
School:St. Teresa’s Academy
Honorable Mention
Adrian Mnirajd, Aiden Marrufo
Invention: Automated Wall-Mounted Back Scrubber
School: Olathe Northwest High School
Summit Award for Design & Innovation – Presented by KCNSC
Levi Simons, Connor Tracy
Invention: Kelp to Help
School: Olathe West High School
Advanced Design & Impact Award – Presented by KCNSC
Anya Utarnachitt, Olivia Monahan, Penelope Lam Po Yuen
Invention: SharkGuard
School: Nativity Parish School
Distinguished Design & Innovation Award – Presented by KCNSC
Amelie Dennis, Carson Sebus, Frankie Wright
Invention: Sea Snacks
School: St. Teresa’s Academy
Applied Design Excellence Award – Presented by KCNSC
Fiona Noamesi, Tinley Thomas
Invention: Paws of Courage
School: Marshall Public Schools
Foundational Design Excellence Award – Presented by KCNSC
Owen Hannink, Kinzer Owens
Invention: OK Mailbox Helper
School: Orearville R-4 School District
Sustainable Innovator – Presented by Linda Hall Library
Levi Simons, Connor Tracy
Invention: Kelp to Help
School: Olathe West High School
Page to Prototype – Presented by Linda Hall Library
Owen Russell, Drexel Bulmer
Invention: S.I.R.E.N.
School: Shawnee Heights Elementary School
Educator Appreciation Award
Jenna Nelson
School: Lee’s Summit
Lori Peel
School: Marshall Public Schools