Past Awards

Chairman's Award

  • Most prestigious FIRST award
  • Recognizes the team that represents the mission of FIRST and creates a model for other teams to follow
  • Teams compete for this award during regional, district, and/or championship events
  • Some of the requirements include:
    • Completion of a 10,000 character essay outlining team's continued success and accomplishments
    • Creation of a video that visually represents the ideals outlined in the essay
    • A few selected students who will be interviewed by judges at each event
  • This year's chairman's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt_gHOloPaw​

Dean's List Award

  • Consists of two students from 10th or 11th grade who have embodied FIRST core values and been committed to every aspect of their team
  • These two students will go on to represent the team at competition in an interview with the judges
  • Winners will be invited to attend the World's Competition to compete against other Dean's List Finalists
  • Dean's List Nominees are selected by the coach and mentors based on their commitment and actions during pre-season and build season

Woodie Flowers

  • Honors a mentor on the team who has contributed substantially to FIRST, STEM, and Team 79 Krunch
  • Mentor is nominated by a vote of all the students
  • An essay is written outlining the mentors contributions
  • Nominated mentors are then considered for Woodie Flowers Finalists at regionals

Spirit

  • One of the many awards given out at regional competitions, this is the award that Team 79 Krunch has won more than any other
  • Recognizes the team who has shown extraordinary enthusiasm both during competition and in their community 
  • Honors a team's commitment and dedication 
  • Shows a team's constant support, encouragement, and aid to other teams and the community