🥇 First Place Team
Description:
Awarded to the top-performing team of the [Hackathon Name] for their outstanding innovation, execution, and presentation. This team demonstrated excellence in rapid prototyping, creative problem-solving, and impactful communication aligned with real-world challenges posed by Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Earning Criteria:
- Designed and built a working prototype within 72 hours
- Delivered a compelling 3-minute pitch
- Successfully responded to technical and strategic questions from the jury
- Selected as the 1st place winner by the expert jury
🥈 Second Place Team
Description:
Recognized for their high-impact solution and strong performance during the [Hackathon Name]. This team stood out for their technical execution, creativity, and clarity of presentation in a fast-paced innovation challenge.
Earning Criteria:
- Created a functional prototype within 72 hours
- Presented their idea in 3 minutes or less
- Engaged effectively with jury feedback
🥉 Third Place Team
Description:
Awarded to a team that demonstrated strong technical skills, originality, and effective storytelling during the [Hackathon Name]. Their prototype showed promise for real-world application and adaptability under time constraints.
Earning Criteria:
- Completed a working prototype within 72 hours
- Delivered a concise and effective pitch
Responded to expert jury Q&A
🔧 Prototyper
Description:
This digital credential recognizes individuals who completed the [Hackathon Name] by building a functional prototype in 72 hours or less, presenting it in a 3-minute elevator pitch, and engaging in live Q&A with subject matter experts from Los Alamos National Laboratory. This badge honors commitment, creativity, and rapid execution in a high-pressure, real-world innovation environment.
Earning Criteria:
- Participated in the full duration of the hackathon
- Created and demoed a working prototype
- Presented a 3-minute elevator pitch
- Answered questions from a panel of judges
- Contributed actively as a member of a registered team