[Al Skierkiewicz]

I think it is important to note that many teams do not apply for some of the awards. I know that many teams who apply for Chairman's and WFA find it difficult to understand why many teams do not make submissions for these awards but it is true. If you don't apply you will never be considered. Even if a team is so challenged (due to size, school rules or funds) to not have a web design subteam or a safety animation or 3DS sub team, there is no excuse for not taking the time to write up one of your mentors for WFA. Those awards that are submitted in advance have nothing to do with the state of the team at the competition or how great their robot is. Even the Safety Award(s) look at how good a team takes safety as "Priority One" and have nothing what so ever to do with design, shop facilities or team numbers. Judged awards are decided on the judge's interviews with your team members during the event and are decided before the event finals are complete.