(BLACK PR WIRE) -- This year marked the fourth year of the City of Miami Gardens’ Annual Science and Engineering Fair. As in years past, the award-winning event was an overwhelming success. Over 300 science enthusiasts and community supporters joined in the celebration of youth.

The Science and Engineering Fair, with a mission of increasing our youth’s reliance on science, is the brain trust of Councilman David Williams Jr., and has become one of the beacon projects in the community. The presenting sponsors for this year’s Science and Engineering Fair were St. Thomas University and the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science. Other noted sponsors included Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc and Jessie Trice Community Health Center.

“I look forward to this event every year because it challenges students to think creatively and out-of-the-box. It exposes them to science, engineering and technology components that can greatly enhance their career opportunities in these fields,” said Councilman David Williams Jr.

The top ten winners from the Science and Engineering Fair were as follows: 1st Place - Bryce Lewis, Rainbow Park Elementary; 2nd Place - Nyjah Hyde, Parkview Elementary; 3rd Place– Alexander Tejada, North Dade Center for Modern Languages; 4th Place – Christopher Juan Mayol, North Dade Center for Modern Languages; 5th Place – Tamia McWhorter, Scott Lake Elementary; 6th Place – Elijah Duverny, Norwood Elementary School; 7th Place – Alexandria .C. Antoine, Parkview Elementary; 8th Place – Da’Briaja Hall, Parkview Elementary; 9th Place – Jessica Quiros, North Dade Center for Modern Languages; and 10th Place – Mikayla Morgan, Parkview Elementary.

Over 100 students competed for cash prizes ranging from $25 – $500 for the most unique project. A key highlight of the event included a science presentation by the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science that wowed the audience.

The City of Miami Gardens is the third largest city in Miami-Dade County. Its new city hall is the only Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design public facility in America. The City is home to the Miami Dolphins, University of Miami Football, and two world-class universities – Florida Memorial University and St. Thomas University.

A complete listing of all of the winners from the Science and Engineering Fair Awards Ceremony is attached. For more information, contact Bernadette Morris at Sonshine Communications at 305-948-8063.

City of Miami Gardens
4th Annual Science & Engineering Fair

Top 20 Winners

1st Place Winner – Bryce Lewis, Rainbow Park Elementary
2nd Place Winner – Nyjah Hyde, Parkview Elementary
3rd Place Winner – Alexander Tejada, North Dade Center for Modern Languages
4th Place Winner – Christopher Juan Mayol, North Dade Center for Modern Languages
5th Place Winner – Tamia McWhorter, Scott Lake Elementary
6th Place Winner – Elijah Duverny, Norwood Elementary School
7th Place Winner – Alexandria .C. Antoine, Parkview Elementary
8th Place Winner – Da’Briaja Hall, Parkview Elementary
9th Place Winner – Jessica Quiros, North Dade Center for Modern Languages
10th Place Winner – Mikayla Morgan, Parkview Elementary
11th Place Winner – Taniya Harris, Hibiscus Elementary
12th Place Winner – Kahlil Hunter, Norwood Elementary
13th Place Winner – Ashanti Baker, Norwood Elementary
14th Place Winner – Shawn Rose-Green, Norwood Elementary
15th Place Winner – Adtiah Betancourt, North Dade Center for Modern Languages
16th Place Winner – Keiarah Carter, Parkview Elementary
17th Place Winner – Daisy Moreno, Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School
18th Place Winner – Jordan Russell, Rainbow Park Elementary
19th Place Winner – Pre’cious Everson, Parkview Elementary
20th Place Winner – Kaliyah Fricrson, Bunch Park Elementary
Dean’s Award – Mitchell Gallardo, Bunch Park Elementary
Environmental Award – Bryce Lewis, Rainbow Park Elementary
Health Award – Jessica Quiros, North Dade Center for Modern Language