[Chris Fultz]

During the event, we have an independent panel review the Mentor nominations and make the choice. I don't even look at any of the nomination letters during the event, but i ready them today.

Congratulations to Brandon Holley for this award. Great essay by the students and a well deserved award. It is almost fitting that Brandon wasn't in the gym for the award presentation - he was in the pits helping get the robot ready for their next match!

And awesome work by all of the students who nominated mentors. It is easy to see that you put a lot of work and thought into your essays and that you have great respect for these team leaders.

I would encourage you to share them with the mentors you nominated!