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Just to help frame the discussion, here is a description (taken from a release of the 2006-2007 H-A-R rules) of the criteria that should be used to determine which team earned the Inspire Award:

This formally judged award is given to the team that performs well in all categories, that impresses all other teams and who they would always want as an alliance partner and finally, the team the judges’ view that best exemplifies all components of the FIRST Vex Challenge philosophy. This team should serve as an inspiration to other teams. This team excels at the game challenge, acts with gracious professionalism and also understands how to communicate their experiences and knowledge to other teams, and the judges.

Teams at the event will be given ballots that can be used to vote for the competitor that they feel should win the award. These votes, along with the criteria below, will be used by the judges to determine the ultimate winner.

The team will be reviewed to have the following qualities:
· A team who is recognized by both peers and judges to demonstrate respect, gracious professionalism both for team members and fellow teams.
· A team who demonstrates good communications and teamwork skills within the team as well as with their alliances.
· A team that can communicate clearly about their robot design; its design impresses other FVC teams and the judges; and the robot consistently performs well during matches

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