Queen's Women in Computing annual hackathon hosted at Queen's University. https://qwic.org/hackHer

hackHer is a welcoming space where individuals of all technical skill levels are empowered and encouraged to explore and advance their coding abilities! Through a variety of workshops, panels, and networking opportunities taking place during the 24-hour hackathon, participants will be able to develop and advance both soft and technical skills that will allow for personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Build the project of your choice that relates to our theme of Social Good!

Team size must be from 1-4 people.

Submission requirements:

  • Video: Link your YouTube or Vimeo video demo, with a time limit of 2 minutes. Judges will stop watching after this limit has been reached.
  • Code: Link the public repository where your code is held!
  • Other: Please include a short description of your project.
  • Submission limit:  Each team may only submit one project.

Prizes and sponsors will be shared soon!

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$610 in prizes
Best Beginner Hack
1 winner

Best beginner project for first-time hackers with little to no experience working on a large-scale project.

Choice of 1/3 gift card options (Patagonia, Amazon, or Lululemon) $15/team member

Best Community Impact Hack
1 winner

Best project that creates a positive impact for vulnerable populations, such as under-represented minorities and local businesses.

Grizzly Grill gift card $25/team member

Best Education Hack
1 winner

Best project that creates an impactful educational experience for users and contributes to enhancing educational journeys.

Choice of 1/3 gift card options (Patagonia, Amazon, or Lululemon) $15/team member

Best Health and Wellness Hack
1 winner

Best project that either aids the physical or mental health of others, through avenues such as fitness, healthy habits, journaling and more.

F45 Week pass per team member

Best Sustainability and Environment Hack
1 winner

Best project that helps the environment, promotes sustainability or advocates solutions for climate change.

Choice of 1/3 gift card options (Patagonia, Amazon, or Lululemon) $15/team member

Best UI/UX
1 winner

Best project that demonstrates a creative, logical, and user-friendly UI/UX design.

Choice of 1/3 gift card options (Patagonia, Amazon, or Lululemon) $15/team member

Best Use of Google Cloud
1 winner

Best project that makes use of one or more Google Cloud products.

Choice of 1/3 gift card options (Patagonia, Amazon, or Lululemon) $15/team member

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

hackHer Team

hackHer Team

Judging Criteria

  • Design
    Demonstrate a polished and professional appearance in your project, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience with thoughtful interface design.
  • Technicality
    Employ a variety of technologies and ensure the functionality of the project’s features.
  • Creativity
    Create an original and innovative project idea that stands out. Explore innovative applications of chosen technologies, and enhance the project's overall appeal with creative design elements.
  • Theme Related
    Develop a project related to the theme of social good, showcase its effectiveness in addressing real-world issues and articulate the potential positive impact on individuals and communities.

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