[mitchklong]

Also look at the chairman's award criteria. You are not expected to do all those things, but if you can speak to some of those it will be helpful.

Since they don't have much to go by, your (especially student) conversations with judges are crucial. Judges will come by the pit asking to talk with someone. Have some of your more articulate students well prepared to talk about your program. Teach them how to "sell" your team.