Christopher Columbus Awards » Winning Teams: Winners 2007

Winning Teams: Winners 2009

2009 $25,000 Stephen J. Moses Community Grant Winner

Entry Title:	*Ergo-PAD (Ergonomic Posture Alignment Device)*
Coach:	Rhonda Epstein
School:	Carmel Valley Middle School
City/State:	San Diego, CA
Problem:	Poor body posture when using computers.
Solution:	Ergo-PAD: A device which fosters proper posture while sitting in a chair.

2009 Gold Medal Award Winner

Entry Title:	*Call of the Wild*
Coach:	Stephen Kubricki
School:	All Saints Catholic School
City/State:	Manahawkin, NJ
Problem:	Natural habitats being lost to suburban sprawl.
Solution:	Outreach effort to educate the community about the plight of the endangered species.

2009 Gold Medal Award Winner

Entry Title:	*Recycle Because You Care*
Coach:	Dawn O'Brien
School:	St. Philip the Apostle School
City/State:	Addison, IL
Problem:	How to convince and educate the community on the importance of recycling.
Solution:	Outreach effort to make the community aware of the recycling program, why it's important, and to supply recycling bins for every household.