Pearl Hacks

Best Use of Google Cloud

Build your hackathon project with a suite of secure storage, powerful compute, and integrated data analytics products provided by Google Cloud. See full list of products here: <a href="http://g.co/cloud" target="_blank">g.co/cloud</a>. Learn more about the tools and opportunities with Google Cloud by joining the Google Cloud Student Innovators program - <a href="http://goo.gle/student-innovators" target="_blank">goo.gle/student-innovators</a>. Winners will receive a Google Cloud branded backpack!<br><br>Be sure to redeem your Google Cloud Credits as soon as possible through the <a href="https://hackp.ac/googlecloudcredits" target="_blank">Google Cloud Credit Form</a>. Use the promo code in your pre-event email to access the form! <br>

Best Domain Name from Domain.com

Register a .Tech domain name using Domain.com during the weekend for your chance to win an awesome Domain.com branded prize for you and each member of your team! Each team may submit one entry per person on the team. The more creative the domain the better!<br>

Most Creative Use of GitHub

GitHub is one of the best ways to collaborate, push code, get feedback, and show the world what you’ve built during a hackathon. To take it a step further, GitHub is now offering you access to industry tools, events &amp; learning resources through something called GitHub Global Campus. Win this weekend’s Most Creative Use of GitHub prize category, first by signing up for GitHub Global Campus and second by using a GitHub repository to host your hackathon project’s code! Make sure your use of GitHub stands out with a detailed ReadMe page, meaningful pull requests and collaboration history, and even a GitHub pages deployment!<br><br>

Most Creative Use of Twilio

Twilio allows you to incorporate mobile messaging, phone calls and a ton of other awesome communication features right into your hackathon project using a web service API. Are you building an e-commerce website and want to send text notifications or email confirmations once an order is completed? Or maybe you'd like to verify users based on their mobile numbers? Twilio makes all this possible and more. Build a hack that simplifies your life using any Twilio API for a chance to win some awesome prizes! Get started with $50 in free credit!<br>

Best Use of MATLAB

MATLAB and Simulink are computational tools used at over 100,000 businesses, government and university sites in over 190 countries. Use MATLAB and/or Simulink exclusively or integrate them into another tool for your next hack to win an exclusive MathWorks branded Wireless YoYo Speaker! You can also claim a free MATLAB software license to get started.<br>

BCG Gamma: "Most Innovative Hack"

Appian: "Most Creative Use of Automation"

M&T Tech: "Most Creative Hack"

MLH: "Best Use of MATLAB"

MLH: "Best Use of DeSo"

Stellar: "Best Blockchain-Powered App on Stellar"

CoStar Group: "Best Use of Real Estate Data"

MLH: "Best Domain Name from Domain.com"

Cisco: "Best #InclusiveFuture Hack"

MLH: "Most Creative Use of Twilio"

CapTech: "Most Innovative Hack to Successfully Navigate a Changing World"

Credit Suisse: "Best use of Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence"

WillowTree: "Best Mobile Hack"

MLH: "Best Use of Google Cloud"

Google Cloud: "Best Use of Google Cloud API"

MLH: "Most Creative Use of GitHub"

Capital One: "Best Financial Hack"

Genesys: "Best Use of Improving Customer Experience"

nCino: "Why So Serious Hack"

SAS: "Best Pairing of Curiosity and Innovation Hack"

Bandwidth: "Best Communication and Community Hack"

Red Ventures: "Most Engaging Hack"

Pearl Hacks: "Best Overall Hack"

Members of teams who win this prize can individually choose which prize option they want. First place winners can choose between a Samsung Galaxy Tablet and Nintendo Switch Lite. Second place winners can choose between a JBL Wireless Bluetooth Speaker and Polaroid Go Camera Bundle. Third place winners can choose between a Logitech Wireless Keyboard + Mouse Combo and an Amazon Echo Dot + Rocketbook. (Note: International hackers will receive an Amazon gift card of approximate value for whatever tier they win in.)