# ⚒️ MindsDB x Hashnode Hackathon Winners

We are excited to announce the winners of the recent [#MindsDBHackathon](https://hashnode.com/n/mindsdbhackathon) 🥳  
Over the month of April, we have seen an array of outstanding projects built using MindsDB. Selecting the winners wasn't an easy task, given the high-quality projects we received. However, we are incredibly proud of our brilliant community for consistently delivering top-notch open-source projects! 🥳

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1684173232608/edff395b-a083-44bc-8616-29ce8ef4a82d.gif align="center")

Each entry was meticulously evaluated by the Hashnode and MindsDB teams based on creativity, product thinking, UI/UX, code quality, the completeness of the accompanying article, and overall comprehensibility.

## Winners 🎖️

Now, it's time to unveil our winners. We extend our gratitude to all the participants who shared their high-quality projects with the community!

### 🥇 **Grand Winner**

Project: “**How to Make a Gmail Bot with a persona using OpenAI GPT and MindsDB**”

Built by @[Rajeev R. Sharma](@rajeeves) and @[Μάριος Αηντίνι](@maarioos123)

💰 Prize: $5,000

[Check out the winning project here](https://rajeev.dev/how-to-make-a-gmail-bot-using-openai-gpt-and-mindsdb)

### **Runner-ups:**

Project: **“Introducing Hey! - Your AI-powered Pair Programming Friend”**  
Built by @[Sadra Yahyapour](@lnxpy)  
💰 Prize: $1,000  
[Discover the project here](https://imsadra.me/introducing-hey-your-ai-powered-pair-programming-friend)

Project: **“MindsDB App Handlers - Learnings & Experiences”**  
Built by @[Balaji Seetharaman](@techwithbala)  
💰 Prize: $1,000  
[Read about it here](https://techwithbala.hashnode.dev/mindsdb-app-handlers-learnings-experiences)

Project: **“Building a New MindsDB Integration: A Step-by-Step Guide With Examples** From the GitHub Handler”  
Built by @[Artem Veremey](@aiav)  
💰 Prize: $1,000  
[Explore the project here](https://aia.hashnode.dev/building-a-new-mindsdb-integration-a-step-by-step-guide-with-examples-from-the-github-handler)

Project: **“Introducing MindsDB Playground: Your all-in-one MindsDB Companion App”**  
Built by @[Rutam Prita Mishra](@TechFreak24x7)  
💰 Prize: $1,000  
[Check out the project here](https://rpmwrites.hashnode.dev/introducing-mindsdb-playground-your-all-in-one-mindsdb-companion-app)

Project: **“Develop Interview-Winning Portfolio Projects with MindsDB Predictions”** Built by @[Julia Undeutsch](@YuriDevAT)  
💰 Prize: $1,000  
[Discover the project here](https://yuridevat.hashnode.dev/develop-interview-winning-portfolio-projects-with-mindsdb-predictions)

## How to claim the prizes

All the winners and runners-up will receive an email (to the primary email address on Hashnode) with instructions to claim the prize from the Hashnode team in the next few days.

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1684173168122/39b690c4-c3f2-4a65-8f16-b8cd68bc3951.gif align="center")

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Regardless of whether you won or not, we see and appreciate the hard work, dedication, and innovation you poured into your projects. We will continue to organize hackathons, giving everyone a chance to showcase their skills and creativity. Remember, to maximize your chances of winning, always follow the guidelines set in each hackathon announcement.

Love 💙  
Hashnode Team