AWARDS
Total value of awards is $15 000 in cash, prizes, scholarships and top winners will compete at the 65th Canada-Wide Science Fair
May 23 - May 30, 2026 at the Edmonton Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
Grades 7 - 12 are eligible for this prize
Division Awards
Primary: JK - 3
$20 Honourable Mentions, $40 Awards of Excellence, $75 Best Overall
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General Science
Elementary: 4 - 6
$20 Honourable Mentions, $40 Awards of Excellence, $75 Best Overall
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Biological Science
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Physical Science
Junior: 7 - 8
$50 Third, $75 Second, $100 First Place
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Physical & Mathematical Science
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Health & Life Sciences
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Earth & Environmental Sciences
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Computing & Engineering Science
Intermediate: 9 - 10
$50 Third, $75 Second, $100 First Place
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Physical & Mathematical Science
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Health & Life Science
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Earth & Environmental Science
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Computing & Engineering Science
Senior: 11 - 12
$50 Third, $75 Second, $100 First Place
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Physical & Mathematical Science
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Health & Life Science
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Earth & Environmental Science
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Computing & Engineering Science
Grand Prize: Canada-Wide Science Fair
Top winners will compete at the 65th Canada-Wide Science Fair
May 23 - May 30, 2026 at the Edmonton Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
Grades 7 - 12 are eligible for this prize
Best of Fair and 2nd place sponsored by SGS Canada Inc.
3rd Place sponsored by Ontario Power Generation and BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada
Each year students represent the Peterborough Regional Science Fair at the CWSF. They compete with over 500 enthusiastic and emerging scientists from 106 regions across Canada. It's not just about the competition, it's about meeting peers who love science. After judging day there are: guest speakers, social events, trip day, STEM expo, a student talent show and the Awards Ceremony dinner. Of course you will have the chance to explore all the projects. So dream big and be a part of our team this year!
Special Awards
Primary and Elementary
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$50 Random Rookie Award – two $25
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$80 Peterborough Field Naturalists Award Elementary - two $40
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$100 Institute for Integrative Conservation Biology at Trent University: Science and Discovery Elementary Award
All divisions eligible
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$50 The Community Betterment Award: sponsored by Chad and Louise Campbell
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$100 Shaw Computer Systems Award
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$100 Peterborough Astronomical Association Award - two $100
Junior/Intermediate/Senior
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$75 Random Rookie Award - three $25
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$80 Peterborough Field Naturalists Awards - two $40
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$100 Institute for Integrative Conservation Biology at Trent University: Ecology and Evolution Award: Junior: Earth and Environmental Sciences
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$250 The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority for Environmental Excellence: Junior: Earth and Environmental Sciences
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$100 Trent School of the Environment: Earth and Environmental
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$100 Luc C. Matteau Award: sponsored by Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
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$150 Professional Engineers of Ontario Peterborough Chapter Innovation & Impact Award
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$200 Water Environment Association of Ontario: - two $100
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$200 Mapleview Farms Award: Health and Life Sciences - two $100
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$200 Society Of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Award (Laurentian SETAC Chapter) - two $100
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$400 Ontario Tech University Innovation Award - two $200
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$1,000 Scholarship: University of Ottawa: Senior
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$1,000 Scholarship: Trent University: Senior
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$100 Award 3rd place Thomas Howard Award
Trip to CWSF sponsored by BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada and Ontario Power Generation
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$150 Award 2nd place sponsored by Stephanie Rutherford
Trip to CWSF sponsored by SGS
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$200 Best of Fair Kathleen Peacock Award sponsored by Ray and Kathleen March
Trip to CWSF sponsored by SGS
Draw Prizes
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$50 Galaxy gift certificate - entered in a draw to win if you register before February 28th
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draw prizes in each room and Awards Ceremony
Top School Award
This is awarded to the school with the highest number of projects...so get all of your classmates involved!
Teacher Awards
These awards are given to teachers that stand out as an inspiration to their students to explore science!
Tote Bags
Surprise bags for each participant!