DaVincI Award
For Outstanding Creativity

The Award

The paths we follow on our journeys were once uncharted and unknown—until someone took a bold step in a new direction and paved a way for us to follow. To solve our Challenges, imagination, creativity, originality and courage are required. We honor these individuals and teams who most clearly demonstrate that spirit of adventurous risk in their solutions—those who most creatively traveled to reach truly new and unique destinations. The DaVincI Award is named to honor one of humanity’s greatest creative thinkers, Leonardo Da Vinci.

Criteria

This award is given for having a unique approach to a solution, for risk taking, and/or for outstanding creativity (not skill or talent)

The Awardees

Albuquerque Academy “The Crescendos” Challenge C: You’re Gonna Flip!

Citation The entire performance was outstanding. The story arc drew the spectators in, with every aspect of the performance being tied to Japan: music, scenery, puppet, and the ying-yang flip. The costumes and team-composed music enhanced the unique and complex performance. The application of the ying and the yang to two different types of music, at first at odds, and then in harmony, was thoughtfully combined with a Japanese folk tale. The high attention to detail was evidenced in the entire performance, and showed the thoroughness and depth of their creativity, thought, and planning in creating this outstanding presentation.

Mosaic Academy “Twisterz” Instant Challenge

Citation In this Instant Challenge, the Mosaic Academy Twisterz creatively used their own bodies to serve as a vital prop to the solution of the Challenge. They worked together as a team and seamlessly integrated themselves as part of the presentation. Their unique approach to the problem demonstrates the team’s ability to wok together to find effective solutions to the challenges they encounter.

Peñasco Elementary School “Crane Brain” Challenge A: DIrect DIposit

Citation We first saw this team’s implementation of a _____ as a delivery system when we arrived this morning. Throughout the entire remainder of the day, we waited in great anticipation to see this team present. Finally, at the end of the day, after seeing team after team implement _____s as their solution, this one truly made our day by being unique and clearly thought out. It was very clear to us that this team spent a great deal of time and effort on this challenge.

Shiprock High School “Winterfresh” Challenge E: Breaking DI News

Citation In the true spirit of Leonardo, Winterfresh has exhibited what the creative side of Destination ImagiNation is about. From an original score composed for the flute to a beautiful rendition of an original setting for the German National Anthem, Winterfresh was able to mix many elements into a story about the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall. It is for their unique mixture of creative elements that we present Winterfresh with this award.

 

Renaissance Award
For outstanding Design, Engineering, Execution, Performance

The Award

On our journey we sometimes encounter exceptional travelers who entertain and enlighten us along the way. The Renaissance Award recognizes those among us who demonstrate extraordinary amounts of effort and preparation in their solutions or outstanding skill in engineering, design or performance. While the destination is creativity, these fellow travelers make the journey itself memorable.

Criteria

This award is given for outstanding skill in the areas of engineering, design, or performance.

The Awardees

Clovis High School “Splat” Sandia High School Shiprock High School “Winterfresh” Challenge E: Breaking DI News

Citation All came, few conquered. But it is for the elements of Design that we wish to recognize these three teams. These future designers of tomorrow truly possess a flare for the unconventional. Each approached the challenge with equally unique and inspired designs. It is for this out-of-the-box thinking that we recognize these teams.

 

Spirit of Discovery and Imagination
For outstanding Spirit, Teamwork, Volunteerism, Sportsmanship

The Award

From its very beginning, Destination ImagiNation has been a community. The recipients of this award are the ones who go out of their way to help others, making sacrifices not for themselves, but to give something to someone else. We recognize and applaud these members of our community who demonstrate outstanding and extraordinary levels of sportsmanship, volunteerism and spirit, be they Team Managers, Team Members, Officials or other helpful DI friends and volunteers.

Criteria

This award is given in recognition of those who act as superior role models in the areas of spirit, sportsmanship and volunteerism.

The Awardees

Dennis Chaves Elementary School “Great Brains” Challenge E: Breaking DI news

Citation The Destination ImagiNation team of Dennis Chaves Elementary School utilized the most fundamental elements of sportsmanship and teamwork during their presentation of Breaking DI News. Not only did their structure hold an astonishing 668 lbs., but the teamwork exhibited during weight placement and skit performance displayed the true spirit and intent of DI.

Mosaic Academy “Twisters” Challenge A: DIrect DIposit

Citation From the moment this team walked into the competition, it was clear that all of the team members were in this 100 percent. With bright smiles and great attitudes, it was such a joy to see them present. Even after a long day of travel, each member of the team maintained poise and still managed to make all of the Appraisers laugh! They were simply a great joy to watch.

Sandia High School Instant Challenge

Citation This team worked exceptionally well together. They each had their own job utilizing their own skill set. By working together, they succeeded in an excellent solution to the challenge placed before them in minimal time.