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I think the medals themselves look really nice and the idea of the solid ribbons is growing on me (didn't the national chairman's medals used to come in a solid color?).

As for the trophies I recall saying to myself when they were carted out 'where is the second table with the "Big" trophies on it'. It wasn't until they started awarding the Finalist awards did I realize that was it, no big ones. I'm not complaining about the size or anything, I would be honored to be a recipient of any of the trophies FIRST produces to commemorate the efforts of the teams, I was just shock at first sight of them being so small.

All in all no matter how small the trophy they still carry the same meaning and carry with it the same memories of how it was earned through blood, sweat, tears and ultimately Gracious Professionalism.

No matter how small, carry it and yourself with pride!...You DID just WIN!