Award Winners
These students are recognized for their academic excellence, dedication, and achievement in C-STEM and C-STEM-related programs. Their accomplishments highlight their passion for computing, STEM learning, leadership, and continued growth. Each year, the C-STEM program celebrates award winners who represent the impact of student learning, effort, and success across participating schools.
2026 C-STEM Student Award Winners
C-STEM Scholarship ($500 scholarship to college-bound HS seniors)
- Aryan Singh, Manteca High School, Manteca USD
- Vera Cho, Early College High School-Angelo Rodriguez High School, Fairfield-Suisun USD
C-STEM Award of Achievement (Recognition for MS students for excellence in C-STEM/STEM)
- Andrew Lopez, Alder Middle School, Fontana USD
- Joseph Hollis, Golden West Middle School, Travis USD
- Lyla Williams, Golden West Middle School, Travis USD
- Rosalina Lopez, Golden West Middle School, Travis USD
- Serenity Lopez, Alder Middle School, Fontana USD
- LizMarie Lopez, Sequoia Middle School, Fontana USD
- Abdur Salman, Cope Middle School, Redlands USD
- Mackenzie Donia, Cope Middle School, Redlands USD
C-STEM Award of Excellence (Recognition for HS students for excellence in C-STEM/STEM)
- Aaron Luis Dimal, Manteca High School, Manteca USD
- Evelyn Cortes, Orange High School, Orange USD
- Kylie Hendricks, Manteca High School, Manteca USD
- Lidia Muguiro Chavez, Orange High School, Orange USD
- Tristan Clauss, Vanden High School, Travis USD
C-STEM GIRL’s Leadership Award (Recognition for MS & HS students for outstanding leadership)
- Teyla Gordon, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School, Natomas USD
C-STEM Perseverance Award (Recognition for MS & HS for exceptional perseverance and progress/achievement in C-STEM/STEM)
- Destiney Soltero, Fontana Middle School, Fontana USD
- Jacob Claussen, Manteca High School, Manteca USD
- Jancarlos Malpica, Sequoia Middle School, Fontana USD