WASHINGTON, DC (WAVY) – The Congressional App Challenge held annually is a nationwide contest for eligible middle and high school students. Students can compete individually or in a team of up to four.
Participants compete with peers in their own district by creating and exhibiting their software application (app), for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice.
The majority of Congressional Districts participated in the 2024 challenge, which resulted in record success. According to organizers, there was:
✓Record Congressional Participation
✓Record Student Participation
✓Record Apps Submitted
✓Record States Receiving Apps
✓Record Apps per District
Members of Congress will be announcing winners directly, through the end of the year.
On Dec. 17, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced the winners for Virginia’s Second District, and both came from the same school, Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach.
Students Aarav Chokshi and Andy Yang received FIRST PLACE for their app, VisuAI . Their app utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance and assist visually impaired individuals by providing real-time descriptions of their surroundings.