4.2 Awards

Awards are provided in three categories: Mission Demonstration, Design Documentation, and Special Awards. Teams must be present to collect their awards, and award money will be issued.

4.2.1 Mission Demonstration Ranking

Teams are awarded prize money reflective of their mission demonstration ranking after scores are calculated. The first-place teams receive a RoboNation champion banner.

4.2.2 Design Documentation Ranking

Teams are awarded prize money reflective of their design documentation ranking after scores are calculated.

4.2.3 Special Awards

Throughout the competition, teams, judges, and staff are asked to be on the lookout for exemplary behavior from teams to acknowledge with special awards. A digital nomination form will be shared on-site to nominate teams for the following special awards:

• Dawn Jaeger Tenacity Award - teams who have overcome adversity.

• Dr. Arthur Reyes Safety Award - teams going above and beyond in the name of safety.

• JustJoe Sportsmanship Award - teams going above and beyond in the name of fair and generous treatment of others.

• Most Innovative Award - teams with the most technically innovative systems, approaches, etc.

4.2.4 Payment Timeline

Award delivery will be coordinated with teams and issued within 4-6 weeks of the end of competition.

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