MADE Competition
MADE is one of the most successful collaborations between education and industry partners and it gives Burke County students a chance to experience STEAM-based activities that build skills relevant to many of the area industries. MADE encourages students to think outside of the box and engages participants in critical thinking, design, engineering and innovation.
MADE is an event produced by the Historic Morganton Festival, Inc. and takes place annually in October. The 2023 Challenge will be announced in the Spring. If you are interested in learning more about the MADE Competition or would like to be placed on the contact list, please contact Abby Nelson at anelson@morgantonnc.gov or 828-438-5280. Spaces are limited and are first come, first serve.
Previous MADE Winners
2022 MADE Assembly Line Challenge Winners
2022 High School 1st Place ~ Patton High School
2022 High School 2nd Place ~ North Carolina School of Science and Math – Morganton
2022 High School 3rd Place ~ Freedom High School
2022 Middle School 1st Place ~ Liberty Middle School
2022 Middle School 2nd Place ~ Heritage Middle School
2022 Middle School 3rd Place ~ East Burke Middle School
2021 MADE Rescue Robot Challenge Winners
2021 High School 1st Place ~ North Carolina School for the Deaf (130 points)
2021 High School 2nd Place ~ East Burke High School (120 points)
2021 High School 3rd Place ~ Draughn High School (95 points)
2021 Middle School 1st Place ~ East Burke Middle School (120 points)
2021 Middle School 2nd Place ~ Heritage Middle School (115 points)
2021 Middle School 3rd Place ~ Liberty Middle School (90 points)
Spring 2021 Lamp Design Challenge
Jasmine Velasquez, HS First Place
Zachary Heile, HS Popular Vote
David Socop, HS Second Place
Tie Barnes, HS Third Place
Hailey Snodgrass, HS Honorable Mention
Anna Cape, MS First Place and winner of the Popular Vote
Shelby Brittain, MS Second Place
Lilah Johnson, MS Third Place
Haiden Dale, MS Honorable Mention
2019 MADE Junkyard Challenge Winners
2019 High School 1st Place ~ Freedom High School Team 1
First Place Winners of the 2019 M.A.D.E. Junkyard Challenge
2019 High School 2nd Place ~ Patton High School
Second Place Winners of the 2019 M.A.D.E. Junkyard Challenge
2019 High School 3rd Place ~ Super Team
Third Place Winners of the 2019 M.A.D.E. Junkyard Challenge – Combination Team made up from all Burke County High Schools
2019 Middle School 1st Place ~ East Burke Middle School Team 2
First Place Winners of the 2019 M.A.D.E. Junkyard Challenge
2019 Middle School 2nd Place ~ East Burke Middle School Team 1
Second Place Winners of the 2019 M.A.D.E. Junkyard Challenge
2019 Middle School 3rd Place ~ Liberty Middle School
Third Place Winners of the 2019 M.A.D.E. Junkyard Challenge
2018 MADE “ECO Chair” Challenge Winners
Thank you to all of the M.A.D.E. Sponsors. This competition would not be possible without your support.
