The Connect Award: Moving Beyond 'Just Outreach'
How to elevate your Connect Award submission by tracking real metrics, engaging professionals, and focusing on quality over quantity.
The Control Award: Algorithms for the Real World
Stop writing 'magic code'. Learn how to document your software sensors, filters, and logic to win the Control Award.
The Design Award: Form Meets Function
Industrial design matters. Learn how to balance aesthetics with performance and create a robot that looks as good as it scores.
The Innovate Award: Ingenuity in Action
Innovation isn't just about being weird. It's about being elegant. Learn how to identify and document your robot's 'Spark of Genius'.
The Inspire Award: The Holy Grail of FTC
The ultimate prize. How to synthesize Think, Connect, and Innovate into a cohesive 'Role Model' team profile that wins the Inspire Award.
The Motivate Award: Spreading the Culture
How to become an ambassador for FIRST. Learn to structure your Motivate Award submission by defining your team identity and sparking interest in STEM.
The Think Award: Documenting the Journey to Success
Master the art of engineering documentation. Learn how to structure your portfolio to win the Think Award by showcasing your design process, math, and diagrams.
How to Win the Connect Award: A Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about the FTC Connect Award—from understanding the criteria to building relationships with sponsors and telling your story effectively.