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3rd Place STADIO SOIT Hackathon 2025

Issued by Otinga.io

This badge is awarded to Guardian Codes for securing 3rd place in the STADIO School of IT Hackathon 2025: Technology for Doing Good. It recognizes their impressive innovation, technical capability, and teamwork in developing an AI-driven solution with tangible social impact. Over an intense 48-hour period, Guardian Codes demonstrated strong skills in rapid prototyping, human-centred design, and resilient problem-solving under pressure. Their project was rigorously evaluated by a panel of industry and academic judges, who praised the team’s thoughtful use of AI, well-structured user experience, and clear explanation of real-world benefits. This achievement highlights Guardian Codes’ dedication to leveraging technology for positive change and their growing leadership within the STADIO innovation community.

Recipient: Anelda Van Rensburg
Issued On: Dec. 3, 2025, 10:21 a.m.
Certificate ID: 01d0121f-90e7-48af-9644-beb0d112d564

Earning Criteria

  • Innovation & Creativity
    • Proposed an AI-powered solution aligned with the theme Technology for Doing Good, addressing real-world social or community needs.
    • Demonstrated creative thinking in defining the problem and designing a novel approach to solve it.
  • Technical Implementation & AI Integration
    • Developed a functional prototype within the 48-hour hackathon period, supported by a GitHub repository and core documentation.
    • Integrated AI as a meaningful part of the solution, showcasing solid understanding of relevant tools and techniques.
  • Positive Impact & Social Relevance
    • Addressed a clearly defined problem with potential to improve lives or strengthen communities.
    • Articulated how the solution can create tangible or long-term benefits for its intended users.
  • User Experience & Human-Centred Design
    • Designed an interface and workflow that considered user needs, clarity, and ease of use.
    • Applied human-centred thinking in shaping features, interactions, and overall user journey.
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
    • Worked collaboratively as a team under time pressure, coordinating tasks and responsibilities effectively.
    • Leveraged tools such as Otinga.io, MS Teams, and on-campus collaboration to iterate and problem-solve together.
  • Pitching, Storytelling & Deliverables
    • Submitted all required hackathon assets, including a demo video, slide deck, and project repository.
    • Delivered a clear and structured pitch, effectively communicating the solution’s purpose, AI components, and real-world benefits to judges.
  • Notable Achievement (3rd Place)
    • Ranked among the top-performing teams in the STADIO School of IT Hackathon 2025 as evaluated by industry and academic judges.
    • Demonstrated commendable excellence in innovation, execution, and impact, contributing to the culture of positive, tech-driven change within the STADIO community.