1. Awards Rachel S., Nihar S, October 13 th, 2014

2.  Chairman’s Award  Engineering Inspiration  Entrepreneurship Award (Business Plan)  Dean’s List Award  Gracious Professionalism® Award  Team Spirit Award  Imagery Award  Judges’ Award  Woodie Flowers Award  Safety Animation Award  Media and Technology Innovation Award (Media Plan)  Technical Awards

3.  District, regional, championship  Awards ceremonies at the end of each competition  In district system, most awards count for points that go toward qualification for the regional championship  Some awards automatically qualify teams  Trophies and blue banners

4.  Most prestigious FIRST award  District win: Qualifies for regional championship  Regional win: Qualifies for world championship  Presentation, essay, executive summary, video, and answering judge’s questions  Team members may apply to be presenters. Preference given to upperclassmen.

5.  Recognizes a role model team with outstanding long-term efforts to fulfill the mission of FIRST  Outreach  Sustainable program  Efforts forming and helping other FIRST teams  Sponsor and mentor partnerships  Demonstrated impact on team members  Demonstrated impact on community and world

6.  Rewards STEM outreach and efforts at advancing STEM in the community  Advocating STEM culture  Dedication and innovation  Community service is a plus

7.  Submission of Business Plan  Plans  S.W.O.T. analysis  Team structure  Sponsorships  Financial documentation  Rewards solid framework of planning and achievement of short-term and long-term objectives

8.  Nominated by team: Outstanding student who is dedicated to FIRST’s mission and FIRST’s future  Leadership, passion, technical expertise, outreach  District finalist = qualify for regional Dean’s List competition  4 regional finalists qualify for world Dean’s List competition

9.  Embodying the principles of Gracious Professionalism ® : respecting others and the community, sportsmanship, value for high-quality work  Helping other teams succeed

10.  Rewards spirit and enthusiasm  Cheering and supporting your team and other teams  Team unity  Embodiment of spirit of FIRST  Willingness to go above  and beyond

11.  Rewards unique and effective branding  Can include outfit, props, pit  Color, pattern, theme

12.  Rewards a team that stood out in some way (in behavior or robot performance)

13.  Team submits nomination of mentor  Leadership, impact on team members, dedication to FIRST program  District winners = qualify for regional Woodie Flowers competition  Regional winner = represent at World Championship

14.  Independent of competition awards  Rewards the best short-animated clip promoting the current season’s safety theme  2015 theme: Safety Superheroes  Addressing safety concerns  Promoting safety at all times  Video shown at FIRST events  http://youtu.be/g4c-yNKgrpk

15.  Independent of competition awards  Rewards development of outstanding digital media, marketing strategy, and effective social networking in advancing FIRST’s mission  Must submit a Media Plan

16.  Creativity Award  Creativity in design and/or strategy  Excellence in Engineering Award  Elegant and useful robot feature  Industrial Design Award  Effective design of form for function

17.  Industrial Safety Award  Innovation and excellence in safety program  Innovation in Control Award  Innovative control system in the context of robot components and functions  Quality Award  Machine robustness and quality

18.  Rookie All-Star Award  Rewards strong partnership and advancement of FIRST’s mission  Rookie Inspiration Award  Rewards a rookie team for outstanding efforts at advancing STEM and FIRST’s mission within school and community  Highest Rookie Seed Award