Awards
Typically, the top three scoring teams receive awards. Additional placement awards may be given depending on the number of registered teams. All teams are eligible for special awards, which are determined by the contest organizer. Examples of special awards include:
- Best Technical Construction: Awarded to the team with the best overall construction, fit, and finish. (Team Ballot)
- College & Career Ready Award: Given to the team that exemplifies skills in applied knowledge, effective relationships, and workplace skills.
- Most Creative Use of Materials: Awarded to the team that used unusual objects to build their machine or creatively repurposed everyday objects.
- Most Innovative Step: Given to the team with the most creative or ingenious step/transfer of energy.
- People’s Choice: Awarded to the fan-favorite team.
- Persistence Award: Given to the team that demonstrates grit and persistence.
- Theme Award: Awarded to the team that best incorporates and communicates the competition theme.
These awards recognize participants’ diverse talents and efforts, encouraging creativity, innovation, and resilience.