by Rebecca Berggren | Apr 10, 2024 | aerospace valley, Blog
Congratulations to the 40 teams PLUS all the mentors, volunteers, sponsors, friends and family members from California, Arizona, Türkiye and Chinese Taipei who participated in the FIRST Robotics Competition Aerospace Valley Regional from April 3-6, 2024.
We’d like to extend an immense THANK YOU to all the sponsors, mentors and volunteers who contributed to this very successful Regional.
We hope you too had a memorable experience!
AWARDS
FIRST Impact Award
The FIRST Impact Award is the most prestigious award at FIRST, it honors the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the purpose and goals of FIRST.
The FIRST Impact Award is presented to the team judged to have the most significant measurable impact of its partnerships among its participants and community over a sustained period, not just a single build season. The winner is able to demonstrate progress towards FIRST’s mission of transforming our culture. The recipient team will be invited to a FIRST Championship where it will compete for the FIRST Impact Award against winners from other qualifying events.
- Team 2429, La Cañada Engineering Club from La Cañada, CA
Creating an effective pipeline is a key element of sustainability throughout FIRST. This team has found effective partnerships to not only extend but enhance the STEM experience of both participants and spectators. Combining and stacking events creates a strong foundation, taking advantage of every opportunity to share STEM folks with FIRST and FIRST folks with STEAM. The blocks just fall into place.
Engineering Inspiration
The Engineering Inspiration Award celebrates outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering within a team’s school and community. This team will advance to the Championships and receive a $5000 NASA grant toward registration.
This team showed measurable year-over-year growth in outreach. Like a bird of prey, they saw all options to engage. Their multi-level training helped attendees soar to new heights!
Regional Winners
- Team 294, Beach Cities Robots from Redondo Beach, CA (Championship Qualifying Award)
- Team 2659, RoboWarriors from Mission Hills, CA (Championship Qualifying Award)
- Team 4322, Clockwork from Orange, CA (Championship Qualifying Award – wildcard)
Dean’s List Finalist
In an effort to recognize the leadership and dedication of FIRST’s most outstanding FRC students, the Kamen family sponsors an award for selected top students known as the FIRST Dean’s List. This award celebrates a student’s outstanding leadership and effectiveness in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering and engineers, both within their school, as well as their community. FIRST Dean’s List Finalists will compete at the championship for the FIRST Dean’s List.
- Samantha K – Team 6305, Stable Circuits
- Lucian M – Team 2073, EagleForce
Woodie Flowers Finalist Award
FIRST stands apart from other competitions in STEM and sports due to the FIRST Ethos of Gracious Professionalism, the concept of Coopertition, and the commitment to the FIRST Core Values. The guiding force behind these principles was Dr. Woodie Flowers. Dr. William Murphy, Jr., who was instrumental in creating the concept of FIRST with Dean Kamen, recognized the unique perspective, wisdom, and communication style that Woodie brought to the FIRST Robotics Competition.
In honor of Woodie, Dr. Murphy founded the Woodie Flowers Award in 1996. He recognized that the FIRST ethos would be carried forward by our FIRST mentors and sought to celebrate those mentors who demonstrate the leadership, ethical behavior, and communication skills exemplified by Woodie. Woodie believed “societies get the best of what they celebrate”.
Being recognized by students, through nomination essays, makes this honor very meaningful to mentors. It is truly an honor for a mentor to be nominated for this award.
- Kiet Chau – Team 1538, The Holy Cows
Volunteer of the Year
The Volunteer of the Year Award celebrates the dedication and service of truly outstanding volunteers. The phenomenal success of the FIRST Robotics Competition is a reflection of the commitment and enthusiasm displayed by our volunteers. We are truly humbled by the passion and commitment of our volunteers.
Additional Awards
Congratulations to the Teams and individuals that earned the remaining awards at the Aerospace Valley Regional! See the list here.
by Rebecca Berggren | Apr 15, 2023 | aerospace valley, Blog
Aerospace Valley Regional celebrated its 6th year of FRC competition at Eastside High School from March 29 – April 1, 2023. The event was without rain or storm or unforeseen incident. We hosted 36 teams with one international team from Switzerland.
All in all it was a great event. We’d like to extend an immense THANK YOU to all the sponsors, mentors and volunteers who contributed to this very successful Regional.
Feel free to download and share any of these photos. You can tag FIRST California at @firstroboticscalifornia on Instagram and use hashtags #FIRSTinCA, #firstininspires, #CHARGEDUP and #omgrobots.
LIST OF TEAMS ADVANCING TO CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HOUSTON!!!
The following teams and individuals earned top honors at the Aerospace Valley Regional and earned their way to compete at the FIRST Championships in Houston, April 19-22, 2023
FIRST Impact Award
The FIRST Impact Award is the most prestigious award at FIRST, it honors the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the purpose and goals of FIRST.
The FIRST Impact Award is presented to the team judged to have the most significant measurable impact of its partnerships among its participants and community over a sustained period, not just a single build season. The winner is able to demonstrate progress towards FIRST’s mission of transforming our culture. The recipient team will be invited to a FIRST Championship where it will compete for the FIRST Impact Award against winners from other qualifying events.
Engineering Inspiration
The Engineering Inspiration Award celebrates outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering within a team’s school and community. This team will advance to the Championships and receive a $5000 NASA grant toward registration.
- Team 399 – Eagle Robotics from Lancaster, CA
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Regional Winners
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Finalist (wildcard)
Dean’s List Finalist
In an effort to recognize the leadership and dedication of FIRST’s most outstanding FRC students, the Kamen family sponsors an award for selected top students known as the FIRST Dean’s List. This award celebrates a student’s outstanding leadership and effectiveness in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering and engineers, both within their school, as well as their community. FIRST Dean’s List Finalists will compete at the championship for the FIRST Dean’s List.
- Jessica Li from Team 4079, Quantum Leap
- Katie Davies from Team 4698, Raider Robotics
Woodie Flowers Finalist Award
FIRST stands apart from other competitions in STEM and sports due to the FIRST Ethos of Gracious Professionalism, the concept of Coopertition, and the commitment to the FIRST Core Values. The guiding force behind these principles was Dr. Woodie Flowers. Dr. William Murphy, Jr., who was instrumental in creating the concept of FIRST with Dean Kamen, recognized the unique perspective, wisdom, and communication style that Woodie brought to the FIRST Robotics Competition.
In honor of Woodie, Dr. Murphy founded the Woodie Flowers Award in 1996. He recognized that the FIRST ethos would be carried forward by our FIRST mentors and sought to celebrate those mentors who demonstrate the leadership, ethical behavior, and communication skills exemplified by Woodie. Woodie believed “societies get the best of what they celebrate”.
Being recognized by students, through nomination essays, makes this honor very meaningful to mentors. It is truly an honor for a mentor to be nominated for this award.
- Aaron Dolgin from Team 691, Project 691 Robotics
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Additional Awards
Congratulations to the Teams and individuals that earned the remaining awards at the Aerospace Valley Regional! See the list here.
Instagram Highlights
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by Rebecca Berggren | May 4, 2022 | aerospace valley, Blog
Congratulations to the 36 Teams PLUS all the Mentors, Volunteers, Sponsors, Friends and Family members who participated in the Aerospace Valley FIRST Robotics Regional Competition from April 6-9, 2022.
TEAMS ADVANCING TO CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HOUSTON!
The following teams and individuals earned top honors at the Aerospace Valley Regional and earned their way to compete at the FIRST Championships in Houston, April 20-23, 2022.
Regional Chairman’s
The Chairman’s Award represents the true spirit of FIRST. It honors the team that best serves as a model for other teams to emulate and that embodies the goals of FIRST. It remains FIRST’s most prestigious team award. The Chairman’s Award is presented to the team judged to have the most significant measurable impact of its partnerships among its participants, school, and community over a sustained period, not just a single build season or school year. The winner is able to demonstrate progress towards FIRST’s mission of transforming our culture. The recipient will be invited to the FIRST Championship where it will compete for the Chairman’s Award against the winners from all the other qualifying events.
- Team 399, Eagle Robotics from Lancaster, CA
Engineering Inspiration
The Engineering Inspiration Award celebrates outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering within a team’s school and community. This team will advance to the Championships and receive a $5000 NASA grant toward registration.
Regional Winners
- Team 5199, Robot Dolphins from Outer Space from San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Team 4414, High Tide from Ventura, CA
- Team 5526, Penoles, from Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico (wildcard)
Dean’s List Finalists
In an effort to recognize the leadership and dedication of FIRST’s most outstanding FRC students, the Kamen family sponsors an award for selected top students known as the FIRST Dean’s List. This award celebrates a student’s outstanding leadership and effectiveness in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering and engineers, both within their school, as well as their community. FIRST Dean’s List Finalists will compete at the championship for the FIRST Dean’s List.
- Maryanne Molina from Team 399
- John Chang from Team 2658
Woodie Flowers Finalist
- Ayşegül Boz from Team 6989
Additional Awards
Congratulations to the Teams and individuals that earned the remaining awards at the Aerospace Valley Regional! See the list here.
Support
An immense THANK YOU to all the sponsors, mentors and volunteers who contributed to this very successful Regional.
We hope you too had a memorable experience at the Aerospace Valley Regional!
by Rebecca Berggren | Oct 11, 2019 | aerospace valley, Blog
Congratulations to the 37 Teams from California, Nevada, Istanbul and Switzerland PLUS all the Mentors, Volunteers, Sponsors, Friends and Family members who participated in the Aerospace Valley FIRST Robotics Regional from April 3-6, 2019!
ADVANCING TO CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HOUSTON!!!
The following teams and individuals earned top honors at the Aerospace Valley Regional and earned their way to compete at the FIRST Championships in Houston in April.
Regional Chairman’s Award
Team 589, Falkon Robotics from La Crescenta, CA
The Chairman’s Award represents the true spirit of FIRST. It honors the team that best serves as a model for other teams to emulate and that embodies the goals of FIRST. It remains FIRST’s most prestigious team award. The Chairman’s Award is presented to the team judged to have the most significant measurable impact of its partnerships among its participants, school, and community over a sustained period, not just a single build season or school year. The winner is able to demonstrate progress towards FIRST’s mission of transforming our culture. The recipient will be invited to the FIRST Championship where it will compete for the Chairman’s Award against the winners from all the other qualifying events.
What the judges had to say …
“This team successfully targets the proper resources to achieve their goals for diversity. Their use of effective social media helps these space explorers soar to global heights. Their systematic approach propels their school community forward through partnering with sponsors to lunch and learn. “They don’t just build good robots, they build good people!”
Engineering Inspiration
Team 5857, Walnut Valley Robotics from Walnut, CA
The Engineering Inspiration Award celebrates outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering within a team’s school and community. This team will advance to the Championships and receive a $5000 NASA grant toward registration.
What the judges had to say …
“This team has enthusiastically brought engineering and FIRST into their schools, district, community and beyond. They are nuts about fostering future members and STEM professionals by mentoring FIRST Lego League teams and FIRST Tech Challenge Teams and tournaments. This team does not let a wall stop their spread of FIRST and the opportunities of STEM careers but they have moved their enthusiasm out of the country. They’re “Ghana” change lives with their efforts.”
Regional Winners
Team 1678, Citrus Circuits from Davis, CA
Team 3476, Code Orange from Irvine, CA
Team 2637, Phantom Catz from Rolling Hills Estates, CA
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Rookie All-Star Award
Team 7607, Pass The Wrench from Palmdale, CA
This award celebrates a 1st year team demonstrating an early but strong partnership effort, implementing the mission of FIRST. Its winner understands what FIRST is really trying to accomplish and realizes that technical work is fun and challenging, made better by building a partnership among team, community and school. This is not an easy challenge for a rookie team but the judges want to recognize and reward one team that got it right.
What the judges had to say …
“This team has “stepped up to the plate” by building their robot to bring to compete and support the mission of FIRST to inspire other students to learn more about how fun and exciting science and technology can be. This young but strong team will be one to watch in upcoming Robotics Competitions!”
Regional Finalists
(Advancing to Championships because of a Wild Card)
Team 6072, Triton Tech from Newport Beach, CA
Dean’s List Finalist
FIRST Dean’s List Finalist – Piper Hallack from Team 4014, Top Hat Technicians
FIRST Dean’s List Finalist – Carter Laws from Team 6957, The A.C.E.S.
In an effort to recognize the leadership and dedication of FIRST’s most outstanding FRC students, the Kamen family sponsors an award for selected top students known as the FIRST Dean’s List.
This award celebrates a student’s outstanding leadership and effectiveness in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering and engineers, both within their school, as well as their community. FIRST Dean’s List Finalists will compete at the championship for the FIRST Dean’s List.
Woodie Flowers Finalist Award
Robin Dorfman from Team 980, Thunderbots
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Awards
Congratulations to the Teams and individuals that earned the remaining awards at the Aerospace Valley Regional! See the list here.
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Press
ANTELOPE VALLEY PRESS:
Robotics Teams Draw Cheers During Competition
Support
An immense THANK YOU to all the Sponsors who contributed to this very successful Regional with funding, mentors, volunteers and enthusiasm! Regional Sponsors include NASA, Northrup Grumman, Lockheed Martin, City of Lancaster, Antelope Valley Union High School District, Mojave Air and Space Port, BMS Lumber, Destination Lancaster, Primetime Party Rentals and Aerospace Valley Robotics.
We hope you too had a memorable experience at the Aerospace Valley Regional Regional. We’d love to hear your stories. Please consider sharing them with us here in the comments below or on our facebook page. Photo and video links welcome!