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Re: Does FIRST give out to many awards? (Opinion)
I applaud Jonathan for stating his opinion and clearly marking it as such.
Everyone likes to win awards; they validate what you've worked hard for all year. Our media, school systems and sponsors value winning awards. As much as we try to show the true impact of the program on its participants, the culture here in the US (can't speak about other locations) is very focused on winning.
Veteran "have" teams may or may not have an advantage over "have not" teams. But most teams start the same way - with a humble beginning. And most veteran teams are willing to share their knowledge and assets with other teams.
And I think it's wonderful when peer teams give out awards to other teams... we value those as much as the fancy ones from FIRST.
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