Here is a list of the awards that were given out at Brunswick Eruption 8 last year:
- Brunswick Eruption Champions
- Brunswick Eruption Finalists
- Evil Sundae Survivor - Goes to the team whose champion was first to consume their Evil Sundae (side contest)
- Guitar Hero Champion- Awarded to the winning team member of the GH contest (side contest)
- Food Drive Champion- Awarded to the team that donated the largest food contribution to the North Brunswick Food Bank effort.
- Alumni Favorite Award- Given to the team whose robot has the greatest appeal to Team 25 alumni based on overall appearance, performance and intrinsic qualities.
- Mike’s Favorite Award- In commemoration of Mike Wade of NASA Goddard and a long time friend of FIRST- Goes to the robot chosen by NASA representatives based on preferences, not necessarily the top robot but one worthy of recognition for some interesting feature.
- Best Autonomous Mode- Awarded to the team with the most effective or unique autonomous mode.
- Aloha Spirit Award- Awarded to the team with the best team spirit, in honor of our Hawaiian friends where the friendly Aloha Spirit is a way of life.
- Don’t Be A Bobo Smart Play Award- Given in honor of Dave Beck of Team 103 - Awarded to recognize the smartest play on the field during the seeding matches because often smart operators can surpass great robots.
- Big Kahuna Award- Awarded by Team 25 to the volunteers in the year prior who went above and beyond for the team.
Last year we also had an "Army Strong Robot" award that was selected by an Army representative at the event who was demonstrating a military robot. Depending on pre-rookie attendance, we also give out a "Future Glory" award.
The winners of each award receive a coveted
Tiki trophy!