- Last updated:
- 25 Sep 2019
The 2019 Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards have come to an end for another year. The region’s best and brightest young people brought their innovative ideas to life on 20 June in what can only be described as a truly impressive display of talent, creativity and ideas.
Have a look at what this year’s awards in our four minute YouTube clip or read the media release.
First Place: RoboGems - Chancellor State College
The all female team RoboGems from Chancellor State College, took out the top prize with their idea 'Parki-Bit'.
RoboGems team members: Tahlia Harris, Ioana Oprescu and Ella Berglas
Second Place: RoboKings Beta - Chancellor State College
RoboKings Team members: Binara Wasla, Tom Barrett and Fionnbharr Jones
Third Place: RoboRoyals - Chancellor State College
RoboRoyals Team Members: Jameson Harvey, Declan Sonnet and Mackenzie Brown
Outstanding Female Entrepreneur:
Jasmine Harrison from Saint Andrews Anglican College
There was a 32% increase in female participation in this year’s program. With 17 female participants, choosing a winner for the Outstanding Female Entreprenuer Award was challenging for the Judges and Telstra. There were some very strong standouts through out the Awards.