What do the students get for participating in the regional science fair?
Besides the personal satisfaction of achievement that they get by participating in the state fair, every student receives a participation ribbon, certificate and a bag of “goodies”, such as coupons, special offers and fun little items from area businesses. After the judging has taken place, there are place awards in every category. In addition, many organizations and institutions sponsor special awards, that focus on particular areas. For example, a photography company may have a special award for outstanding use of photography. Prizes usually consist of a monetary awards, savings bonds, graphing calculators, books, briefcases or portfolios.
