SmallAI Hackathon 2026 — Award Winners
2nd SmallAI Hackathon · Bluffdale Utah ACM Chapter
| Award Category | Team ID | Team Name | Team Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 AI Innovation Champions | SAIH_26_128 | RoboAid Systems |
Michael Carter Olivia Smith · Ethan Walker · Ava Martinez · Noah Davis |
| 🥈 1st Runner-Up | SAIH_26_104 | AirAware Tech |
Liam Anderson Emma Wilson · James Taylor · Mia Thomas · Lucas Moore |
| 🥉 2nd Runner-Up | SAIH_26_149 | GridSense India |
Rohan Gupta Sneha Iyer · Vikram Nair · Anjali Desai · Arjun Reddy |
The 2nd SmallAI Hackathon, organized by the Bluffdale Utah ACM Chapter, recognizes excellence in artificial intelligence innovation with prestigious awards, meaningful prizes, and industry recognition for groundbreaking AI solutions.
Our comprehensive awards program celebrates teams that push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, creating solutions that demonstrate technical excellence, real-world impact, and innovative approaches to solving complex challenges through machine learning and intelligent systems.
Grand Prizes & Recognition
Celebrating the best overall AI innovations with substantial rewards
AI Innovation Champions
The best overall teams demonstrating outstanding innovation, technical excellence, and real-world impact in artificial intelligence
1st Runner-Up
Recognizing the second-best teams based on overall judging criteria and AI solution impact
2nd Runner-Up
Honoring the third-place teams for their exceptional AI innovations and technical implementation
AI Innovation Category Awards
Outstanding projects in each AI domain receive special recognition for their innovation and impact
AI for Climate Intelligence
AI-driven climate models, predictive analytics for extreme weather, and intelligent environmental monitoring systems using machine learning.
Smart Water AI Systems
AI-powered water management solutions, quality monitoring algorithms, and intelligent conservation systems with predictive capabilities.
AI-Powered Energy Optimization
Machine learning for demand prediction, renewable energy optimization, and smart grid management with AI-driven efficiency algorithms.
Urban AI & Smart Cities
AI systems for intelligent traffic management, predictive city planning, IoT integration, and automated infrastructure optimization.
AI Robotics for Emergency Response
Autonomous AI systems and robotics for disaster management, search and rescue operations, and intelligent emergency response coordination.
AI for Smart Grid Intelligence
Machine learning solutions for energy distribution optimization, predictive maintenance, and intelligent load balancing in smart power systems.
Healthcare AI & Medical Intelligence
AI-driven diagnostic tools, medical imaging analysis, personalized treatment recommendations, and intelligent patient monitoring systems.
Environmental AI Analytics
Big data AI for environmental monitoring, computer vision for satellite imagery analysis, and machine learning ecosystem modeling.
AI for Community Resilience
Intelligent community support systems, predictive models for social needs, AI-powered disaster preparedness, and automated resource allocation.
Air Quality AI & Carbon Intelligence
AI-powered air quality prediction systems, intelligent carbon capture optimization, and automated pollution control using machine learning.
Beyond Monetary Rewards
Winners gain access to exclusive opportunities in the AI ecosystem, including mentorship from industry leaders, networking with AI innovators, and potential collaboration opportunities with leading technology companies.