GCC Hosts 17th Annual Tech Wars, Showcasing GLOW Region Students' Innovation and Skills

Please Note: The incorrect student was named as the 2027 Tech Wars logo design winner. The winning logo design for the 2027 Tech Wars was created by Teegan Frens of Batavia High School

Batavia, NY (03/19/2026) — Genesee Community College proudly welcomed GLOW region middle and high school technology teachers from 23 schools and over 700 students to compete and showcase their work and projects at the 17th annual Tech Wars. Teachers and students work all year for the culminating event. All individual events are created and coordinated by the GLOW region technology teachers and supported by the ACE Department at GCC, GCC staff and many local and loyal businesses who graciously sponsor the event and join in the day.

Tech Wars is the culmination of a year's worth of preparation by students and educators, with each event carefully crafted and coordinated by the dedicated technology teachers of the GLOW region. The event receives significant support from GCC's Accelerated College Enrollment (ACE) Department, GCC faculty and staff, as well as many generous local businesses that sponsor the competition and actively participate in the day's activities.

Due to the generosity of our sponsors, the 17th Annual Tech Wars organizing committee was able to offer two $350 scholarships this year!

To be eligible to apply, the student must be a Senior from a participating GLOW Region school district who has successfully competed in at least one year of Tech Wars and is planning to move on to a career or apprenticeship or attend a post-secondary institution in a technology or related field or program.

Scholarship Winners:

Jamison Keem and Llogan Horner, both Seniors from Pioneer High School

Sponsors for 2025 Tech Wars:

Gold Sponsors: Amada Tool America, Barilla America NY, Graham Corporation, I.B.E.W. Local 86, Liberty Pumps, Northeast Industrial Tech, Power & Construction Group, RTMA/FLYAP

Silver and Bronze Sponsors: Advanced Rubber Products, Carpenters Union Local 276. LandPro, L&M Specialty Fabrication, Maple Moon Farms, Teacher Geek, Varysburg Lions Club

Overall Winners:

Middle School Division:

1st Place: Batavia Middle School

2nd Place: Warsaw Middle School

3rd Place: York Middle School

High School Division:

1st Place: Batavia High School

2nd Place: Geneseo High School

3rd Place: Pembroke High School

Additionally, the winning logo design for the 2027 Tech Wars was created by Teegan Frens of Batavia High School.

Participating Schools: Albion, Alexander, Attica, Avon, Batavia, Dansville, Early College High School-Batavia, Elba, Geneseo, Holley, Kendall, Letchworth, Medina, Mt Morris, Oakfield Alabama, Pavilion, Pembroke, Perry, Pioneer, St Joes, Warsaw, Wayland Cohocton, York

Competitions:

Middle School Events: Bridge, Catapult, CO2 Cars (Concept & Race), Logo Design, Makers Showcase, Mystery, Paper Airplanes, Robotic Maze, Rube Goldberg, Sculpture, Skimmer Cars, Technical Drawing

High School Events: Bridge, CO2 Cars (Concept & Race), Drone Racing, Logo Design, Makers Showcase, Mini Sumo Bots, Mystery, Regatta Race and Theme, Reverse Engineer CAD, Robotic Maze, Robotic Tractor Pull, Sculpture, Skimmer Cars, SUMO Bots, Trebuchet

GCC extends its gratitude to all the students, teachers, sponsors, and volunteers who made this year's Tech Wars a success. We look forward to continuing this tradition of innovation and excellence in 2027!

For more information contact Vice President Development, Admissions and External Affairs Justin M. Johnston at (585)343-0055 x6116, or via email: marcom@genesee.edu.

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