In addition to 1st and 2nd place presented to students in each age group and category, several sponsors of the 44nd Annual Coriell Institute Science Fair have provided special and distinctive awards to recognize students (both individuals and teams) who have displayed excellence with their science fair projects. These awards demonstrate the high value sponsors place on achievement by middle and high school students in the areas of science and technology.
Lewis L. Coriell Best of Fair Award
In honor of Dr. Lewis L. Coriell's spirit and innovative drive, one 6-8th grade participant or team and one 9-12th grade participant or team will be recognized by the Lewis L. Coriell Best of Fair Award for outstanding perseverance and cleverness in the design of an experimental approach to a research problem, particularly when the design overcomes limited resources. This award was created by the Coriell Institute for Medical Research in honor of its founder, who passed away in 2001.
Best of Life Sciences Award
One 6-8th grade participant or team and one 9-12th grade participant or team will be awarded the Best Life Sciences Award for exhibiting particular excellence within a life science category at the Coriell Institute Science Fair.
Best of Medicine & Health Award
The Best Medicine & Health Award will be presented to one 6-8th grade participant or team and one 9-12th grade participant or team for demonstrating outstanding comprehension of the Medicine and Health category.
Best of Physical Sciences Award
The Best Physical Sciences Award will be presented to one 6-8th grade participant or team and one 9-12th grade participant or team for demonstrating outstanding comprehension of one of the physical science categories. Sponsored by the Zajac family.
Best of Engineering & Physics Award
One 6-8th grade participant or team and one 9-12th grade participant or team will be awarded the Best Engineering Award for exhibiting particular excellence at the Coriell Institute Science Fair (this can include mathematics, computer science, and engineering projects). Winners will each be awarded for exhibiting particular excellence and most importantly creativity in engineering.
Best of Behavioral & Social Sciences
One 6-8th grade participant and one 9th-12th grade participant will be awarded for exhibiting a creative and practical approach in Behavioral and Social Sciences. Sponsored by the Zajac family.
Best of Chemistry Award
The South Jersey section of the American Chemical Society award one 6-8th grade participant and one 9-12th grade participant for demonstrating particular excellence in the chemistry category. Sponsored by the New Jersey Chemistry Council.
