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- 2026Featured
Clubs That Care - Certificate of Completion
Certificate of CompletionCanada Service Corps / Makers Making ChangeCompleted the Clubs That Care program by founding and leading a youth-led assistive technology club, engaging 17 volunteers and delivering over 20 assistive devices to community members with disabilities.
- 2026Featured
LUMA featured in the Hack Club Stardance newsletter
Featured ProjectHack Club Stardance Challenge (with NASA, AMD & GitHub Education)LUMA was selected as one of the coolest projects of the week by the Hack Club Stardance team and featured in their official weekly newsletter, described as "one of the coolest projects EVER." Handpicked out of thousands of projects submitted by teen builders across 119 countries.
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Merit Award Recipient & Computer Award Recipient
Merit Award & Computer AwardMerit Award Bursary Program / North Albion Collegiate InstituteSelected as a 2026 Merit Award recipient in recognition of academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement. Awarded a $500 bursary and a Computer Award, and recognized among a competitive group of Grade 11 students for outstanding achievement and positive impact within the community.
- 2026Featured
Sir Isaac Newton Exam Certificate of Distinction
Certificate of DistinctionUniversity of WaterlooPlaced 94th in the world and 1st at North Albion Collegiate Institute out of 13 participants in the 2026 Annual Sir Isaac Newton Exam, hosted by the University of Waterloo Faculty of Science, Department of Physics.
- 2026
Humber Polytechnic FRC Competition
FinalistHumber PolytechnicReached the finals as the driver of the robotics team during the FRC competition, leading the robot through high-pressure matches and strategic gameplay.
- 2026Featured
Minibot Competition - Season Finale
1st Place & Innovation AwardHumber Polytechnic1st Place + Innovation Award - Cubic Chaos MiniBot Competition Won playoffs with a 500 RPM N20 drivetrain and a 4-servo dual bar flipper that could flip entire robots. Innovation Award for the flipper and support-bar design.
- 2026
Rexdale Community Hub Design Competition
1st PlaceRexdale Community HubWon first place for designing and building the fastest car that travelled the furthest while maintaining a straight path, combining mechanical precision with smart design choices.
- 2026
Clubs That Care Micro-Grant Recipient | Canada Service Corps
Micro-Grant RecipientMakers Making Change, a Neil Squire Society programAwarded a $4,225 micro-grant through the Clubs That Care program to found and lead a youth-led assistive technology club. Completed all program requirements by engaging 17 volunteers and building and delivering over 20 assistive devices to community members with disabilities, including custom-PCB USB switch interfaces and 3D-printed daily living aids.
- 2026
Certificate of Recognition - Canada Service Corps
Certificate of RecognitionCanada Service CorpsCertificate of Recognition from the Canada Service Corps for contributions to improving Canadian communities through the Clubs That Care program.
- 2025
Academic Honour Roll
Honour RollNorth Albion Collegiate InstituteAchieved Honour Roll standing at North Albion Collegiate Institute for academic performance across all subjects.
- 2025Featured
FIRST Robotics World Championships, Reefscape
QualifiedFIRST Robotics CompetitionEarned qualification for the 2025 FIRST Robotics World Championships with Team 2935, advancing through district events and ranking points to compete against top teams globally. Participated as the robot driver, contributing to high-level performance throughout the season.
- 2025
FIRST Robotics Competition
Finalist & Quality AwardHumber PolytechnicCompeted as the driver for NACI Robotics (Team 2935) in the 2025 Reefscape season. Helped the team reach the district finals at the Humber Polytechnic event, earning District Event Finalist and the Quality Award while navigating a game involving scoring coral and algae and strategic robot positioning. Team 2935 ranked highly within the FIRST Canada Ontario district.
- 2025
Badminton Intramural Championship
1st PlaceNorth Albion Collegiate InstituteFirst place at the NACI intramural badminton championship, went undefeated throughout the tournament, securing back-to-back championships from the previous year.
- 2025
Minibot Competition
Judges AwardHumber PolytechnicRecognized for a unique robot design that stood out to judges by using creative mechanisms and components not seen on other teams, drawing attention and praise for innovation.
- 2025
Minibot Competition
1st PlaceNorth Albion Collegiate InstituteBuilt and designed a minibot to compete against other students, winning first place by creating an effective and well-functioning robot that outperformed competitors.
- 2025
Minibot Competition
1st Place & Ingenuity AwardRexdale Community HubBuilt and designed a robot that excelled in the competition, earning first place for overall performance and the Ingenuity Award for creative and innovative design solutions.
- 2025
Mouse Trap Car Competition
1st PlaceRexdale Community HubBuilt and designed a mouse-trap-powered car using only the supplied materials, winning first place by optimizing distance, efficiency, and stability to outperform all other competitors.
- 2025
Catapult Design Competition
1st PlaceRexdale Community HubBuilt a catapult from only the supplied materials within one hour, competing against other students. Achieved first place by launching the projectile 60 feet, 20 feet farther than the next competitor, showcasing precise design, efficiency, and strategic execution under time constraints.
- 2024
Superstar Award - Extra Curricular
Superstar AwardNorth Albion Collegiate InstituteReceived the Superstar Award for outstanding participation and contribution in extracurricular activities during the 2024 school year. Recognized for consistent involvement, leadership, and positive engagement in school and programs.
- 2024
Super Start Award - Excellent Character
Super Start AwardNorth Albion Collegiate InstituteReceived the Super Start Award in recognition of excellent character during the 2023-2024 school year. Recognized for demonstrating integrity, respect, responsibility, and positive behaviour in school and extracurricular activities.
- 2024
Badminton Intramural Championship
1st PlaceNorth Albion Collegiate InstituteFirst place at the NACI intramural badminton championship, went undefeated throughout the entire tournament.
- 2024
Minibot Competition
Finalist & Innovation AwardNorth Albion Collegiate InstituteRecognized as a finalist and awarded for innovation by designing a creative and effective minibot that demonstrated unique problem-solving and engineering skills, standing out among competitors.