WHACK 2023

Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry

GoDaddy Registry is giving you everything you need to be the best hacker no matter where you are. Register your domain name with GoDaddy Registry for a chance to win a Hack from Home Kit! Each Kit contains an assortment of awesome swag along with a tote for easy transport.<br>

Best Use of Microsoft Cloud for Your Community

Bring your idea to life using the Microsoft Cloud! Automatically build and deploy a full stack web app from a code repository, create and train a Machine Learning model, develop business applications with little to no code using Power Platform, and more. View our recommended popular solutions in the Education Hub at <a target="_blank" href="https://aka.ms/startedu">https://aka.ms/startedu</a>.<br><br>Build your hackathon project with the Microsoft Cloud that tackles a social impact issue of your choice, and have a chance to win a <a href="https://premium.linkedin.com/" target="_blank">LinkedIn Premium 12-Month subscription</a> and an <a href="https://www.xbox.com/xbox-game-pass?xr=shellnav%22%20%5Cl%20%22faq%22%20%5Co%20%22https://www.xbox.com/xbox-game-pass?xr=shellnav#faq" target="_blank">XBox Ultimate 3-Month Game Pass</a>.<br>

Best Financial Hack with Capital One

Capital One would like to challenge everyone this weekend to create the best financial hack. While it’s not necessary to use, Capital One also has an awesome API you can utilize for your hack this weekend! <a target="_blank" href="http://api.nessieisreal.com/">http://api.nessieisreal.com/</a>. Each member of the winning team will receive a $250 Amazon gift card. <br>

Best Use of Microsoft Cloud for Your Community

Bring your idea to life using the Microsoft Cloud - automatically build and deploy a full stack web app from a code repository, create and train a Machine Learning model, develop business applications with little to no code using Power Platform, and more! View our recommended popular solutions in the Education Hub at <a target="_blank" href="https://aka.ms/startedu">https://aka.ms/startedu</a>.<br><br>Build your hackathon project with the Microsoft Cloud that tackles a social impact issue of your choice, at TechTogether Online, and stand a chance to win bluetooth speakers!<br>

Best Use of Kintone

Still not sure what backend to use in your hack? <a href="https://hackp.ac/kintone" target="_blank">Kintone</a> is a low-code web database that lets you set up your backend in minutes. It's beginner friendly, allowing you to customize your Kintone app using nothing but JavaScript and HTML. Your team can snag a FREE microcontroller by <a href="https://hackp.ac/kintone-developer-license" target="_blank">signing up for Kintone</a> and visiting the MLH table, and if you <a href="https://hackp.ac/kintone-hackathon-idea" target="_blank">use Kintone in your hackathon project</a>, you'll have a chance to win a breadboard IoT kit to power up the hardware hacking for each member of your team!<br>

Best Usage of CI/CD sponsored by CircleCI

Have you ever wondered how professional developers from companies like Peloton &amp; Samsung collaborate and ship code to production? For one, they use continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) platforms like CircleCI to help automate testing, versioning, deployment and so much more. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, practice coding, or hack with friends, CircleCI can help you to utilize the best development practices possible when approaching a new project, however big or small. Use CircleCI in your next hack for a chance to win some awesome CircleCI swag, including a branded mug, beanie, socks and stickers!<br><br><br>

Use Balsamiq Cloud in Your Hack

Balsamiq Cloud is a quick and easy wireframing tool.  <br><br>Sketch your User Interface ideas and get everyone on the same page. <br><br>Start a free trial with no credit card required and try out Balsamiq Cloud this weekend!  <br>

Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry

Best Beginner Hack

Best Financial Hack with Capital One

Best Impact Hack

Best Community Hack

Best UI Hack

Most Readily Employable

Imported Challenge from Devpost Prize Winner

Most Ambitious/Best Idea Hack

This prize applauds the hack that embodies ambition and the best conceptualization, irrespective of its complete implementation. It appreciates visionary thinking, groundbreaking ideas, and forward-looking solutions that have the potential to make a substantial impact. Winners of this prize will each receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!