We are pleased to be participating in a PILOT of the new Promote and Compass Awards as a part of the 2011-2012 NorCal FTC Championship!
Short descriptions of the awards are below. Complete descriptions can be found in Section 6 – Judging & Awards Criteria in the Bowled Over Game Manual.
The Promote Award
The Promote Award is give to the team that is most successful in creating a compelling video message for the public designed to change our culture and celebrate science, technology, engineering and math.
The Compass Award
The Compass Award recognizes an adult coach or mentor who has provided outstanding guidance and support for a team throughout the year.
Teams do NOT need to be competing in the NorCal FTC Championship to be eligible to be considered for either award.
We will be following FIRST’s guidelines for submission of award videos. Videos need to be submitted no later than Sunday Feb. 26th (1 week prior to the NorCal FTC Championship).
Teams submitting for either award should follow the guidelines in the FIRST document and email the indicated sharing info to marke@playingatlearning.org