Awards at the Dr. Nelson Ying Orange County Science Exposition include category as well as special awards.
Category awards range from plaques to cash awards and expense paid trips to the Florida State Science and Engineering Fair as well as the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.
Special awards are provided by local businesses and professional societies. Awards include certificates, cash, goods and services.
WESH TV's Jim Payne was the Master of Ceremonies at the Ying Expo Awards for 18 years.
WESH Channel 2 Chief Meteorologist, Tony Mainolfi, became Master of Ceremonies in 2024.
2025 Senior Division winners
2025 Junior Division winners
The 2025 DoD STEM Leadership and the Lemelson Early Inventor Prize winners were (left) Talia Kardash from Leaders Preparatory School and (right) Makena Jane Venzon from Orlando Science Middle School.