Accra-based Global Engineering Technology (GET) Group of John Wesley Methodist Basic School has outshined ninety-nine participating teams in the 2023 Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Price (GSTEP) challenge to clinch the ultimate prize.

Passionate about addressing societal problems using their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) knowledge, the team of six young innovators produced an anti-sleep device for motorists, targeted at tackling the increasing road accidents in Ghana.

Their project surely captured the organisers’ attention and that of other stakeholders present at the exhibition. The Get Group has been awarded seventy thousand Ghana cedis (GH₵ 70,000) worth of STEM equipment for their school and a citation from the sponsors and organisms.

AquaSentry of Service Primary/JHS emerged as the 1st runner-up, while Light Bearers of El-Ntiaddo School Complex-Abaam from the Eastern Region won as the 2nd runner-up.

The 2023 GSTEP exhibitions and awards ceremony, which was held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), witnessed a wide range of inventions by junior high school students from the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Eastern regions.

In attendance were the Chief of Staff, Frema Opare, Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Swiss Ambassador in Ghana, Simone Giger, traditional leaders, and experts in the fields of STEM, among others.

The theme of this year’s edition is “Private and public partnerships forging the future of Ghana: STEM education as a stepping stone.”

The GSTEP initiative is implemented by a consortium led by the DreamOval Foundation in partnership with MEST Africa, Foundervine, Challenge Works, and DEXT Technology.

Below is the list of winners for the various categories of awards.

Category 1: Outstanding Personalities Awards

Ameyo Sefakor Ahondo (Accra College of Education) - Social Engagement Giant Camille Agu - Oustanding YSG (Sylvan Model School)

Affoh Eugene Gyampoh (Koforidua Technical University) - Oustanding Coach

Andy Agyei Amofa (Kwaebibirem Municipal District) - Outstanding Mentor - Finalist Team Support

Benedicta Antwi-Boasiako (Suame Municipal District) - Outstanding Mentor - Overall Engagement

Godfred Amoako (Independence M/A JHS 'B' - Team Blasters) - Outstanding Teacher

Louisa Amanor (Education Office, New Juaben South Municipal) - Footprint Award

Category 2: Special Recognition Awards

Team Alpha (New Nsuta M/A JHS) - Ashanti Region Founder's Award

Tech Experts (St. Mary's Day Care and Preparatory School) - Eastern Region Founder's Award

Xavier Genius (St. Francis Xavier R/C Basic School) - Greater Accra Region Founder's Award

Team Uno (Christ Love Educational Complex) - Excellence in Business Planning -

Science Breakers (Accra College of Education Demonstration School) - Community Achievement Award

Category 3: Top Awards

Get Group (John Wesley Methodist Basic School) - Winner

AquaSentry (Service Primary/JHS) -1st Runner-up

The Light Bearers (El-Ntiaddo School Complex - Abaam) - 2nd Runner up

The Awesome Medics (Uaddara Basic School) - Excellence in Applied Science

Team Ambitious (Sankubenase R/C Basic School) - Most Innovative Idea

Brainy Badgers (Nel Educational Complex) - Best Pitch