[Bob Steele]

In our society... smaller seems to mean cheaper, less valuable...etc etc.
Downsizing trophies is definitely a negative.

I suggest, respectfully, that FIRST comes up with an engineering activity.
Have teams submit ideas and fully fleshed out business plans for making new trophies for FIRST. This plan would take into consideration a number of factors including aesthetic appeal, shipping costs, cost to manufacture and the use of environmentally friendly materials.

In my opinion... it is much easier to explain to trophy viewers that there was a design change...than to explain why the "new" awards are smaller versions of the older ones.

The time has come for a design change in the trophies... a design specifically made to be able to be made less expensively, transported easily and cheaper and yet still look great.

I am sure we are up for the challenge.... and the best thing is that it is just another way to bring mentors, students and manufacturers together for more opportunity for inspiration of students.