We made sure that our chairman's committee had at least one alternate. We use posters with out key points as a visual display that stayed up in our pits. One of us (We had two students switch off) would stay in the pits to talk to other teams, Judges, pretty much anyone that would listen. While the other two or three were in the stands. We covered ALL aspects briefly about our team, so the judges could better understand who we are and where we come from.
Also, we didn't win the Sprit award THIS year, but in years past it has been attained. It's courteous to your pit crew to cheer during matches. ESPECIALLY after a math, win lose or draw. It just good team values. Oh, and one more thing... Uniformity. Decide on a uniform, and make sure EVERYONE is wearing the SAME one.
Team 1086 wears our blue polos, cheese heads, and khakis. That's the dress code. It would look messy to have past years polos, or other articles of clothing mixed in. It definitely leaves an impression.
It's not about going for any of the awards. Awards are there to recognize what you are doing for First, your team, and the community. EVERYONE should be doing SOMETHING because it's what you want to do to spread the message of first. Whether it's participating in community events, doing dean's homework, or sharing a row in you stands for a smaller team.
Be gracious andd professional, but certainly have fun!