[Travis Hoffman]

I am amazed at what Mark Breadner has been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time. He continues to excel at rallying human and financial support for FIRST in Canada. Their growth has been phenomenal, and I am lucky I was able to witness it firsthand the past three years. Team 48 has attended the Canadian (now the Greater Toronto) Regional since its beginning in 2002. It continues to be one of the best-run events we attend and certainly the most entertaining regional we've ever been to. Mark, the regional staff, and all the Canadian teams go out of their way to make American visitors feel welcome in their country. Thank you, Mark, for leading the way in creating such a vibrant, flourishing robotics community and also for providing one of the best FIRST experiences anywhere in the world. Congratulations on being honored as an Unsung FIRST Hero. You are truly deserving of this award. Good luck to you and both of the Canadian regional committees as you build upon the solid foundation you've created. I can't wait to find out what you have in store for us next season!