04/28/2026
Boost+ Robotics Team from Naperville Wins Illinois State Excellence Award, Advances to World Championship
Naperville, Illinois — April 2026
BoostPlus Academy’s Boost+ Robotics Team 32356B has achieved a major milestone by winning the prestigious Excellence Award at the Illinois State VEX IQ Championship in March 2026, earning the honor of representing the State of Illinois at the global stage of the VEX IQ World Championship, taking place in St. Louis, Missouri from April 28–29, 2026.
The Excellence Award is the highest honor in VEX IQ Robotics, recognizing overall excellence in robot design, programming, teamwork, engineering documentation, and competition performance.
What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that all five team members are first-time competitors, having started their robotics journey only a few months ago in October 2025. Through dedication, teamwork, and consistent practice, Team 32356B quickly rose to become one of the top elementary robotics teams in Illinois.
The team has been guided and mentored by Coach Ms. Mongelli, along with Ms. Mili Srivastava and Ms. Kanika Talwar, whose collective leadership, mentorship, and commitment have been instrumental in developing the students’ technical skills, confidence, teamwork, and passion for STEM.
“This achievement reflects the power of structured learning, mentorship, and the incredible potential of young minds,” said the Boost+ Robotics leadership team. “To see first-time competitors reach the world stage and represent Illinois is truly inspiring.”
The VEX IQ World Championship will bring together top robotics teams from around the world, celebrating innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence. Team 32356B will compete alongside the best young innovators globally.
About BoostPlus Academy / Boost+ Robotics
BoostPlus Academy, founded by Ms. Mili Srivastava and based in Naperville, Illinois, is dedicated to empowering students through hands-on programs in robotics, STEM education, entrepreneurship, and leadership development.
The Boost+ Robotics program offers:
• Structured year-round programs and summer camps
• Competitive pathway (local → state → world championships)
• Hands-on experience in engineering, coding, and problem-solving
• Focus on Grades 3–8 through VEX IQ robotics
BoostPlus is committed to developing future innovators by combining technical learning with teamwork, creativity, and real-world problem-solving.
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