2023 Citrus Regional Science & Engineering Awards

Last night’s Citrus County Regional Science and Engineering Fair Awards Ceremony was an electrifying event held at the magnificent Curtis Peterson Auditorium! The audience was in for a treat as the Junior and Senior Division Category awards were bestowed upon some of the brightest and most talented students in the county.

But that was just the beginning, as the night also saw the presentation of the highly coveted specialty awards and prizes, including Tim Herndon Innovating the Future, Emily Densmore Award, Keep Citrus County Beautiful Science Award, and the Ronald J. Worthington Award which included a $1,000 price from Citrus Oral & Facial Surgery through CCEF. These awards were a testament to the incredible achievements and innovations of the students in the science and engineering field. But the night wasn’t over yet! Lecanto High School also made their mark, taking home the coveted Senior Division Award and Crystal River Middle School the Junior Division. These awards were a testament to the incredible achievements and innovations of the students in the science and engineering field.

And the highlight of the night? The guest speaker, Holly Van Sicklen! This brilliant young woman is a shining example of what can be accomplished with hard work and determination. She attended Crystal River Middle School and Crystal River High School before earning her degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Florida. Today, she is one of only nine candidates who have passed the first senior reactor operator license exam for the new nuclear power plants. She has served as a shift manager and shift supervisor, and even represented the United States at the 2019 World Nuclear Association Summer Institute in Romania and Switzerland! Miss Van Sicklen is now proudly serving as the Licensing Manager at the Crystal River Nuclear plant.

We cannot express enough gratitude to the Citrus County Education Foundation and their event partner, Citrus Oral & Facial Surgery, for their unwavering support and generosity in making this event possible. Their contributions created an unforgettable evening, allowing these talented students to shine and receive the recognition they so rightfully deserve.

Congratulations to all the winners and a big round of applause to the Citrus County Education Foundation and Citrus Oral & Facial Surgery for their outstanding support. Keep on innovating, Citrus County!

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