The 2009 Columbus Invention Convention Winners Additional information, pictures, and links will be added as they become available.
The 2009 Columbus Invention Convention held at COSI on May 23, 2009. The official press release, TV news clips, newspaper articles, and pictures from the event will be added as they become available. You can find them at the bottom of this page and they will be available soon in the Media Section. Please contact us if you need additional information.
Grand Prize Winner Kaylee Drerup
"The Super Nutrition Nanny"
The Grand Prize winning invention was "The Super Nutrition Nanny", a food scanner that helps kids make good food choices. Inventor, Kaylee Drerup was presented with Central Ohio's 2009 Edison Award - a $2,500 College Scholarship supplied by College Advantage, Ohio's 529 Plan. She is a 3rd grader from Scioto Ridge Elementary School (Olentangy School District) in Powell, Ohio.
In grades K-2 the first place winner is Tyler Grayson Morefield a 1st grader from Westgate Alternative School (Columbus Public School District) for her invention, "Katabelt", a way to help remember Kata moves for those who study karate.
1st Place K-2nd Grade Tyler Grayson Morefield
"Katabelt"
1st Place 3rd Grade Angel Watkins
"Ultimate Cranium Cradle"
In grade 3 the first place winner is Angel Watkins from Siebert Elementary School (Columbus Public School District) for her invention "Ultimate Cranium Cradle", a protective helmet for gymnasts.
1st Place 4th Grade Kira Benson
"Auto Up"
In grade 4, there was a tie between Liam Bruce and Kira Benson. Kira Benson a home schooled student (Buckeye Valley School District) won for her invention, "Auto Up", a device that picks up small toys and objects off the floor easily. Liam Bruce a 4th grader from Worthington Christian (Worthington School District) won for his invention "No Burn Barrier" a cover for hot stoves.
1st Place 4th Grade Liam Bruce
"No Burn Barrier"
1st Place 5th Grade Hannah Gilliam
"Taco Tape"
In grade 5 the first place winner is Hannah Gilliam from Gables Elementary School (Columbus City School District) for her invention "Taco Tape", a device that keeps one from making a mess when eating tacos.
In grade 6 the first place winner is Darcy Faiella from Park Street Intermediate School (South Western School District) for her invention "Hydraulic ATM", an adjustable ATM makes it easy for everyone to use.
1st Place 6th Grade Darcy Faiella
"Hydraulic ATM"
1st Place 7-8th Grade Christian Starr
"LAW"
In grades 7-8 the first place winner is Christian Starr, an 8th grader from Bloom Carroll Middle School (Bloom Carroll School District) for his invention "LAW", a device that allows you to carry tools up ladders hands free.
Kid's Choice Award goes to Jessica Wells, an 8th grader from Madison Christian School (Groveport Madison School District) for her invention, "Cozy Cleaners", a floor cleaning device.
Kid's Choice Award Jessica Wells
"Cozy Cleaners"
2009 Teacher of Excellence
Information Coming Soon.
MULTI-MEDIA:
Official Press Release - 2009 Columbus Invention Convention.
