At our Science Fair, students may be recognized with divisional awards, which celebrate excellence within specific scientific categories, and special awards, which highlight outstanding achievements selected by our community partners and sponsors. Special awards are typically monetary prizes provided by these partners, while divisional awards are presented as ribbons.
In addition, all entries to the Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair are eligible for Provincial Awards. The British Columbia Provincial Awards Program is administered by the Science Fair Foundation BC and is available to all participants of British Columbia Regional Science Fairs. Learn more about Provincial Awards >
The top Regional Science Fair entries will be awarded the Grand Award: an expense-paid spot on Team FVRSF to the Canada-Wide Science Fair, a week-long event held in a different Canadian city each year. Learn More about Team FVRSF >
A heartfelt thank-you to our community partners and sponsors for supporting our young scientists and making these awards possible.
Please note: if your child receives a special (monetary) award, they will be required to present government-issued identification (such as a passport or driver’s license) in order to collect their winnings.
Special Awards
Special Awards sponsored by our generous Award Sponsors may be judged by representatives from the organization sponsoring the award, or judging teams assigned to the Special Award, depending on the award. These prizes include scientific apparatus, merchandise, scholarships and cash awards. See the List of Special Awards >
*Please note that awards are subject to change
Abacus Dental Centre - $75 x 2
To be awarded to an innovative project involving the health sciences. Open to any student from Grade 4-12.
Abbotsford-Mission Nature Club - $75 | $100
To be awarded to two projects which best illustrate the club's motto, "To Know Nature and to Keep it Worth Knowing."
Abbotsford/Sumas Rotary Club - 4 x $100
To be awarded to a project that demonstrates originality, innovation and understanding of the scientific method. Open to any student from Grade 4-12.
BC Agriculture in the Classroom Award (BC Agriculture in the Classroom) - $65
To be awarded to an outstanding project that shows the practical application of scientific principles to agriculture. Students from Grades 5 to 12 are eligible for the award.
BC Game Developers Innovation Award - Grades 7-8: $50 | Grades 9-10: $100 | Grades 11-12: $150
To be awarded to the students in Grade 7 to 12 whose projects demonstrates creativity and innovation in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or astronomy.
BC Hydro Power Pioneers Award - Grades 4-12: $100
To be awarded to a student(s) in grades 4 to 12 who creates a project which creatively demonstrates electrical conservation and its environmental, social and economical impacts.
BC Nature Award - Grades K-6: Two awards of $50 | Grades 7-9: $100 | Grades 10-12: $100
To be awarded to the best natural history project done by a student(s). This includes studies of any aspect of natural history, conservation of natural habitats, and/or natural species. An outdoor, nature monitoring or conservation project is strongly encouraged.
BC Science Teachers' Award (BC Science Teachers' Association) - Grades 7 & 8: $100
To be awarded to a student from grades 7 or 8 for an experimental project in any category that has clearly presented a hypothesis and independent, controlled variables.
Dasmesh Punjabi School Award - Grades K-6: 2 x $25 | Grades 7-8: 2 x $50 | Grades 9-12: 2 x $75
To be awarded to outstanding projects showing interest in agriculture, plant science, or food and nutritional sciences.
Fraser Valley Rose Farm - 1 x $75
To be awarded to an outstanding project that involves plants, seeds, soil or demonstrates a good understanding of any horticulture based concept.
Genome BC Award - 2 x $300
To be awarded to two projects focused on areas of life sciences, including but not limited to human health, forestry, fisheries, agriculture, bioenergy, mining and the environment. Students in all grades are eligible for this award.
IQ Engineering Award - Grades K-8: 1 x $50 | Grades 9-12: 1 x $100
To be awarded to the top project related to any field of engineering or applied science. This includes, but is not limited to, studies in the areas of structural engineering, environmental engineering, electrical and engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical or biological engineering.
Julia Lane Award (Julia Lane Foundation) - $300
To be awarded to a student with a passion for science and community. Preference given to female candidates with projects relating to Geology or Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Langley Environmental Partners Society - 2 x $50
To be awarded to one student in Grade 6 - 8 and one student in Grade 9-12 for a project that fosters environmental stewardship, greener living, energy efficiency, watershed issues, etc.
Michael Crooks Physics Prize (BC Association of Physics Teachers) - $125
To be awarded to a student or students in Grades 6 to 12 who has done an outstanding physics-related project.
Pat Tracey Innovation Award - $50
To be awarded to project designed by a student in Grade 4-12. Who was Pat Tracey?
Science World - Class Field Trip to Science World
To be awarded to an elementary class participating in the FVRSF. One visit and school program for class of 30 and one free adult with every 5 students (cost of transportation not included). Trip must be taken before the end of the current school year.
SCWIST (Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology) Award - $100
To be given to young women, preferably in Grades 8 to 10, whose project shows the greatest curiosity, ingenuity and innovation in design. The award is intended to encourage the student’s interest in science. A student may not receive this award more than once.
Shad Canada Community Changemaker Prize - $750
$750 towards SHAD2026 fees ONLY. SHAD Canada. To be awarded to a Grade 9 or 10 student whose project demonstrates creativity, curiosity, and the potential for social impact.
UFV Entrance Scholarship - $4,000 towards tuition
UFV's Board of Governors is offering $2,000 towards tuition in the first semester (Fall) and $2,000 towards tuition in the second semester (Winter), subject to successful completion of the first semester, for a top senior student (Grade 11 or 12). In the case of a two person project, the tuition waiver will be shared.
UFV Agriculture Technology Award - 1 x $50
To be awarded to an outstanding project on any topic applicable to the study of agriculture.
UFV Biology Department Award - Grades 9-12: 2 x $75 | Grades K-8 1 x $50
To be awarded to a project on any topic applicable to the study of biology.
UFV Chemistry Department Award - $50
To be awarded to an outstanding project on any topic applicable to the study of chemistry.
UFV Dean of Science Award - Grades K-6: 2 x $50 | Grades 7-12: 2 x $100
To be awarded to an outstanding project in any area of the sciences.
UFV Mathematics Award - $50
To be awarded annually to the science project that best identifies and illustrates a mathematical property, idea or relationship, either directly or through an application.
UFV Physics Department Award - Grades K-8: 1 x $50 | Grades 9-12: 1 x $100
To be awarded to the top project related to physics or astronomy.
UFV Statistics Award - $50
To be awarded annually to the science project that best demonstrates innovation, effectiveness, and cohesion in its experimental design and its collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data.
Vancouver RASC Martha Pearse Award - $50
To be awarded to the best astronomy or physics project that demonstrates creativity, innovation and contributes to a greater public understanding of science.
