2026 James Draper Memorial Award

May 5, 2026

Sarah J. Draper and her family are proud sponsors of the Niagara Regional Science and Engineering Fair. The NRSEF is dedicated to the encouragement of science and engineering students from Grades 5 through 12 within the Niagara Region.

Since 2007, the Draper Family has presented a special award, the James Draper Memorial Award, to students who “demonstrate the most ingenious use of available materials while conducting scientific research experiments, or in the creation of an innovative project.”

The award is in memory of Sarah’s father Jim, who won the NRSEF and the Canadian-Wide Science Fair in the Grade 7/8 category in 1973.

This year’s winner of the James Draper Memorial Award is Sophie Clattenburg of Ridley College for her project “Evaluating Bio-Coagulant Efficiency: Sustainable Alternatives to Alum for Microplastic Removal from Water”.

Congratulations Sophie!

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