NEXT 2021 Special Awards
Magellan Award
This award recognizes students who have completed solutions in the 6 competitive categories.
DaVinci Award
This award is offered for exceptional creativity (not skill or talent), a unique approach to the problem, and/or risk taking.
Renaissance Award
This award is offered for exceptional skill in the areas of engineering, design, or performance.
Spirit of Discovery & Imagination Award (Spirit of DI)
This award is offered for exceptional Spirit, Teamwork, Volunteerism, and Sportsmanship.
Torchbearer Award (for Project Outreach)
This award honors teams and/or individuals whose solutions have had extraordinary impact in and beyond the local community.
This award recognizes students who have completed solutions in the 6 competitive categories.
Eujin Chung
Shrey Joshi
Aarya Patel
Brynn Schwartzhoff
Vishnu Vasudev
Mckinley Xie
This award is offered for exceptional creativity (not skill or talent), a unique approach to the problem, and/or risk taking.
Ninja Warriors | Frisco ISD
750-29868
Tricky Tales (Fine Arts - Elementary Level)
For outstanding risk-taking & creativity in Central Challenge.
Time is an illusion – just like this unique character’s costume & persona. This team presented a truly innovative idea in the “Time” character. Their research about tricksters in literature & mythology lead them to a deep, thought-provoking character backstory. Time’s costume was creatively conceived & executed, and appraisers gasped with delight when an “invisible” person walked in the room. Well crafted dialog and great acting completed the creative character design.
Micromagnificients | Independent
750-37418
Up Close (Scientific - Elementary Level)
For outstanding creativity & innovation in Central Challenge
This team demonstrated outstanding creativity and innovation in design and performance. Their innovative thinking produced backdrops were incredibly creatively made, and their storytelling skills absolutely astonished us!
6 Time Rush | Frisco ISD
750-90587
Tricky Tales (Fine Arts - Secondary Level)
For outstanding creativity in Instant Challenge.
This award is offered for exceptional skill in the areas of engineering, design, or performance.
Lady Lions | Leadership Prep
750-69442
Up Close (Scientific - Secondary Level)
For excellent engineering in Instant Challenge.
6 Time Rush | Frisco ISD
750-90587
Tricky Tales (Fine Arts - Secondary Level)
For excellence in design in Central Challenge.
Not only did this team have a visually stunning and period-accurate backdrop, they also used great design skills to create and reveal their hidden message.
Storm Stompers | Anna ISD
750-373737
Roll With It (Engineering - Elementary Level)
For excellence in design in Central Challenge
These Storm Stompers were right on target with an amazing Team Choice Element! Their team-created helmet was ingeniously made with amazing attention to detail. From appearance to construction, every aspect of the helmet was important to the solution and was integrated throughout the presentation.
Legendary Racers | Independent
750-59947
Roll With It (Engineering - Elementary Level)
For excellence in engineering, design, & performance in Central Challenge
This team demonstrated outstanding engineering, design, and performance to depict the devastating effects of a car crash. They depicted a crumpling frame & flames on the vehicle using clever technical design and convincing special effects. The actor’s portrayal of the driver before & after the accident was realistic and moving. The other characters were natural and excellently portrayed during this moving presentation.