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# **Hackathon Summary** The [LazyHacks 2024](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/lazyhacks) hackathon, organized by high school students for their peers, took place with a unique focus on the theme of "laziness" to inspire creativity and collaboration. The event brought together developers to submit 21 BUIDLs. Teams consisted of 1-4 high school students, with restrictions excluding organizers or mentors; however, external advice was permitted to enhance project outcomes. Participants competed for prizes across several categories. The overall prize included an AULA Mechanical Keyboard, Mouse, and COCONISE Gaming Microphone. The education prize featured Rocketbooks with additional pens and National Art Gallery tickets. An at-home category prize offered a Multi-use Bedside Lamp and Room Escape Ottawa tickets, and the beginner prize provided a JBL Go 4 Speaker. Judging criteria focused on innovation and problem-solving, aligning with the event's theme. LazyHacks 2024 successfully fostered collaborative efforts among young developers, encouraging both fun and ingenious solutions while promoting a community-oriented mindset. The hackathon served as a platform for young talent to present technological solutions and innovative projects. # **Hackathon Winners** LazyHacks 2024 showcased a variety of innovative projects centered around simplifying daily life through technology. High school participants displayed their skills across various categories, with notable achievements recognized through the following awards: ### **Overall Prize Winners** - [Slay In A Snap](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/20533): A fashion-tech app promoting sustainability by providing a virtual wardrobe and outfit visualization through machine learning and image masking. Despite technical challenges, it stands out for mindful fashion and inclusivity. ### **Beginner Prize Winners** - [Sloth Clock](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/20519): A productivity tool featuring a virtual pet, integrating Pomodoro, to-do list, and calendar functionalities to encourage task completion through pet health maintenance. ### **Education Prize Winners** - [T2M (Talk 2 Me)](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/20535): Simplifies AI interaction via voice commands by converting speech to text, utilizing the Gemini AI API, and supporting multiple programming languages for effective user engagement. ### **At-Home Prize Winners** - [LazyReps](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/20521): A tool to improve gym efficiency by tracking repetitions with the Movenet Single Pose Lightning Model and using the Google Sheets API for data logging. It is developed using React.js and FastAPI. For a comprehensive view of all projects, visit [LazyHacks Buidl](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/lazyhacks/buidl). # **About the Organizer** ### **LazyHacks** LazyHacks is a hackathon emphasizing the theme of "laziness," organized by high schoolers for their peers. It promotes creativity, innovation, and collaboration, encouraging a shared, relaxed mindset. Since its inception, LazyHacks has effectively brought together young minds with the motto "Hack Smarter, Not Harder!" emphasizing teamwork and innovative problem-solving. The initiative provides a platform for participants to showcase their technological development skills while inspiring future innovators to challenge norms and explore new ideas within the tech space. For further information, visit [lazyhacks.ca](https://www.lazyhacks.ca/).