On February 1, 2010, twenty five members of the National Academy of Inventors at the University of South Florida poured through over two hundred invention submissions in a single day. The finalists were selected on four criteria: (1) creativity and originality; (2) value of the invention; (3) benefit to the public; and (4) marketability of the invention. From the submissions the top five elementary school entries and the top five middle school entries were selected.

Middle School Division Finalists:

• Bailee Hebbler - Bartow Middle (6th grade) - Cooler Pillow
• Paula Velasquez - Athenian Academy of Pasco (6th grade) - Easy Jar
• Giavanna Jadick - Martinez Middle (6th grade) - Go-Green Machine
• Jessica Alzamora - Burns Middle (8th grade) - Growing Clothes
• Luke Anderson - Home School (6th grade) - Staple Tank

Elementary School Division Finalists:

• Alexander Klaus - Westchase Elementary (Kindergarten) - Magnatie
• Katelyn Yarbrough - Walden Lake Elementary (3rd grade) - Deodorant Wipes
• Laney Blair - McKeel Elementary Academy (4th grade) - Switch-o-Frame
• Ashley Blessin - Walden Lake Elementary (3rd grade) - Two-Way Cupper
• Lauren Pinero - Oakstead Elementary (3rd grade) - Pillowminder