Inventions are categorized into one of 12 industry categories. A winner is chosen in each category by independent Judges in their areas of interest and expertise. If the category is supported by corporate or organizational sponsors, they choose the winner and provide an award. The category with the most submissions, by far, is Consumer Goods & Fashion. This year, two winners weree selected in this category.
Each winner will receive a plaque representing their category and a prize from either the California Railroad Museum in Sacramento, or Rolling Robots, Palos Verdes. 
Our thanks to both of these organizations for their consistent support of our efforts!
As our convention grows, we are looking for industry partners so that in time each category is sponsored by an organization or business that operates in that sector. If you know of an organization that might be interested in being an industry sponsor, please contact us.
| Category | Name | Grade | School | Invention | |
| Agriculture and Food | Maddy Hegland | 4 | Vine Hill Elementary | Indoor Sprinkler | |
| & Gus McWilliams | 4 | Vine Hill Elementary | Indoor Sprinkler | ||
| Animal Care & Pets | Noah Ruiz | 3 | Parkmont Elementary | Cat Stopper | |
| Consumer Goods and Fashion | Scarlet Gregorio | 6 | Lawrence E. Jones Middle School | Untangled | |
| & Shelby Wheeler | 6 | Lawrence E. Jones Middle School | Untangled | ||
| Consumer Goods and Fashion | Jack Callaway | 3 | Bradley Elementary | Sand Repellent | |
| Earth and Sustainability | Ahli Nieto | 5 | Hall District Elementary | The Salt Sorter | |
| Education | Wyatt Fontes | 3 | Bradley Elementary | Sound stopper | |
| Energy | Zack Bundy | 5 | Westlake Elementary | Gutterwheel: Hydro Power From the Rain | |
| Health and Medical | Alexander Smith | 6 | San Lorenzo Valley Charter School | Head Controlled Quadriplegic Wheelchair | |
| Home Organization and Appliances | Avila Wheelock | 4 | Vine Hill Elementary | Snap and Close | |
| Manufacturing & Tools | Connor Madayag | 5 | John Muir Elementary | Xtendo | |
| Safety | Alexander Porfido | 5 | Main Street Elementary | The Car Saver | |
| Sports, Games, and Toys | Leon Andrews | 7 | Weed Union Elementary | Elite Grip Spray | |
| & Austin Herr | 7 | Weed Union Elementary | Elite Grip Spray | ||
| Transportation | Julian Corrales | 6 | Ceiba College Preparatory Academy | Pollution Solution |