Tyler Technologies Announces 2026 Maine App Challenge Winners

High school students explore the world of software design and development through annual challenge

YARMOUTH, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tyler Technologies, Inc (NYSE: TYL) announced today the three winning teams of its annual Tyler Technologies Maine App Challenge. The challenge provides Maine high school students with the opportunity to explore the world of software design and development by building a mobile application.

“With a record number of apps totaling 151 submissions this year, the Maine App Challenge highlights the incredible creativity and talent of Maine students and dedicated educators,” said Chris Webster, president of Tyler’s ERP & Civic Division. “We hope the challenge inspires students to pursue higher education, explore internship opportunities, and see Maine as a place where companies like Tyler Technologies would welcome their skills.”

This year’s winners are:

• First place: Maxwell House of the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology created RunUp, a 3D endless runner controlled by a Bluetooth controller, designed to make treadmill workouts fun.
• Second place: Saketh Adabala, Easton Allen, and Gabriel Kirmani of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics created Shiftlink, a tool that unlocks limitless customization for a shift knob in manual cars.
• Third place: Oliver Emerson of Gorham High School created Investment Investigator V2.0, a user-friendly financial tool designed to help people utilize interest-bearing accounts.

The winners received scholarships totaling $10,000 in 529 college savings plans, presented at Tyler’s awards ceremony on Saturday, May 2 at Tyler’s Yarmouth, Maine, office. Tyler awarded additional funds to Deering High School, Yarmouth High School, Gorham High School, and the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology for the impressive number of individuals or teams submitting apps and the high placement of those apps in the challenge this year.

In cooperation with the University of Maine, the Maine App Challenge introduces students to STEM-related disciplines and supports the notion that these students can excel in this field and enjoy rewarding careers in Maine. Since its inception in 2015, the Maine App Challenge has gifted more than $120,000 in 529 college savings plans to students in Maine.

“The Maine App Challenge greatly prepared me for my internship with Tyler by giving me a strong foundation in programming,” said Matthew Fagerlund, former Maine App Challenge winner and current Tyler Technologies intern. “This let me hit the ground running on day one of my internship, giving me an immediate sense of belonging and purpose.”

For more information about the Maine App Challenge, please visit https://www.maineappchallenge.com.

About Tyler Technologies, Inc.

Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) is a leading provider of technology solutions purpose-built exclusively for the public sector. Tyler’s end-to-end solutions empower local, state, and federal government entities to operate efficiently and transparently with residents and each other. By connecting data and processes across disparate systems, Tyler’s solutions strengthen the core operations of government and help agencies turn insight into action for their communities. With nearly 47,000 successful installations across 15,000 locations, Tyler serves clients in all 50 states, Canada, the Caribbean, Australia, and other international locations. Tyler has been recognized numerous times for growth and innovation, including on Government Technology’s GovTech 100 list. More information about Tyler Technologies, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Plano, Texas, can be found at tylertech.com.

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