Top Chairman's Award Teams in your State

[ahartnet]

Originally Posted by lynca

Texas :

118 - Robonauts (RCA 2010 , 2005 , 2003) ( EI 2004, 2007 , 2008, 2011, 2013 )

3847 - Spectrum (RCA 2012, 2014)

2468 - Appreciate (RCA 2013, 2014, 2015) (EI in Curie 2014)

Teams that have won RCA and could win again soon: 624, 1477 , 2158

While I agree with your assessment, there's 2 more teams that I think would be worth mentioning even though they haven't won an RCA yet:
3103 - (EI - 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015)
418 - (EI - 2011, 2014, 2015)


Giving 3481 an honorable mention here. They got EI in 2012, but at least without knowing the details personally, it looks like they've been very involved in the San Antonio area this year. I imagine this is part of a big push to be a chairmans contender.

Sad that we can't put 2936 in that list above! Hopefully in a few years 5414 will be a contender as well.

[s1900ahon]

Originally Posted by ahartnet

While I agree with your assessment, there's 2 more teams that I think would be worth mentioning even though they haven't won an RCA yet:
....
418 - (EI - 2011, 2014, 2015)

418 won the RCA at 2009 the Lone Star Regional. It was the same event that Bert won WFFA.

So definitely worth mentioning, even more than before.

418 - (RCA - 2009) (EI - 2011, 2014, 2015)

[c.shu]

For my Michigan list I would say the top Chairman's teams are
(27), 33, 68, 503, 1023, 2137

Out of the 4 years we have submitted Chairman's, not including 2016 because we have yet to compete. (2012-2015) We have won 3 Regional/District Chairman's and 1 at the State Championship.

[JuliaGreen]

The great thing about the team growth in Michigan has been the growth in the quality of the Chairman's Award submissions.

Every year, this becomes more and more difficult for the judges as they have so many to select from.

Two quality teams in Michigan that deserve a shout-out: 2337 and 5053.

2337 The EngiNERDs are always out in the community. They understand and exemplify the value of working with others. They hosted one of the best district events in 2013 and are one of the secrets to the success for rookie teams in their hands-on rookie workshop held the day after kickoff. They do more than just help connect the components, they look at the strategy too. When teams ask us where to go to get started, we highly recommend to start with the EngiNERDS rookie workshops.

5053 Laker Robotics. They have a huge FLL and FTC program, with their FLL programs consistently progressing to the state tournaments. The FRC team qualified for MSC in their rookie year and qualified for Worlds in their sophomore year. Their students created this video after their rookie year - the end is very powerful. This team gets what FRC is all about.

There are many more great teams in Michigan and working together only makes us better.

See you at the competitions!

[smcmahon]

Not from my state, but just 90 minutes away. How about some recognition for 2614 (MARS) from Morgantown, West Virginia?

2008- Rookie All Star Award and Regional Winner
2009- a pair of Innovation in Control Awards
2010- two more Innovation/Control Awards along with an Engineering Inspiration
2011- another Engineering Inspiration Award
2012- their first Regional Chairman's Award and a national Woodie Flowers Award
2013- three Entrepreneurship Awards and another Engineering Inspiration Award
2014- their second RCA
2015- their third RCA
2016- their fourth RCA (their 3rd in the past 3 seasons!)

*this is a partial list of awards. MARS is legit!

[New Lightning]

Originally Posted by Alpha Beta

The most prolific Chairman's Teams in the KC area actually come from KS, not MO. Both 1108 and 1710 however do not play in KC every year even though it is their closest tournament. They do volunteer there even when they play somewhere else.

I am well aware of the accomplishments of 1108 but I didn't have them on my list because it was for Missouri not Kansas, as for 1710 I just couldn't remember at the time where they were from only knew that they had an outstanding program. Thanks for the clarification though.

[Nathan Streeter]

Originally Posted by Jay O'Donnell

NH:
1058-3 wins in the last 4 years. Can't get past the NE CMP hurdle yet.

1519-won their first one in 2015 but is definitely on the rise.

811-has won both EI and Chairmans recently and can definitely add more.

Other teams who have won recently or can definitely win in the near future: 3467, 166, 131, 1073 and 2342.

There's a lot of Chairman's Award parity in NH... I think a lot of the teams in NH do similar things and many of them are deserving of their efforts.

I'll agree with 1058 and 811 being the best candidates from NH, but I'd put 1519 "in the mix" with 131, 166 and 3467 as teams who have received at least 1 RCA in recent years and with good resumes to repeat. Do watch 1073 and 2342 as a candidate with a rapidly growing resume. I'm putting the number of DCA's or RCA's and Engineering Inspiration wins in the last 10 seasons in parenthesis...

Top tier:
811 - 2 Chairman's ('14 GSD and '14 DCMP) 1 Engineering Inspiration ('15 GSD)
1058 - 3 Chairman's ('12 GSR, '14 NEU, '15 UNH)

In the Mix:
131 - 1 Chairman's ('13 GSR) 2 Engineering Inspirations ('10 GSR, '11 GSR)
166 - 1 Chairman's ('11 GSR)
1073 - no Chairman's or Engineering Inspiration wins since 2006
1519 - 2 Chairman's ('09 GSR, '15 NEU) 1 Engineering Inspiration ('14 RIDE)
2342 - no Chairman's or Engineering Inspiration wins since team founding
3467 - 1 Chairman's ('14 UNH) 2 Engineering Inspiration ('14 NEU, '14 DCMP)

[TikiTech]

I will attempt the Hawaii list..

Since Chairmans require quite a bit of new team creation, the award is seldom given to a Hawaii team.
Especially outside the state but does happen.

This is obviously difficult due to the 2000+ miles of water surrounding the state and economic limitations to outer island teams.

Since Hawaiian Kids (359) did their statewide outreach push in 2010/2011 there isn't much left in the state to work with.
Way to go Glenn!!

This, I am sure helped them earn the well deserved Championship Chairmans they received in 2011, our rookie year.
It was very awesome to be at the championship and watch them recieve the HOF.. as we say here "chicken skin" moment.
The Tiki Techs are in fact a startup due to their outreach efforts and gracious nature bringing us out to their school to get us "hooked".

Thanks again Glenn for all your efforts statewide for FIRST..

That being said...

Hawaiin Kids (359) Waialua - Chairmans (5+HOF) in 2003-2008-2009-2010-2011 & HOF awarded - if they submit again.

Team Magma (3008) Kalani - Chairmans (3) in 2010-2012-2015

Kika Mana (368) McKinley - Chairmans (1) in 2005

Tiki Techs (3880) Kealakehe - Chairmans (1) in 2013

I believe that is the list of Hawaii teams that have previously earned a Chairman's Award.

If I missed anyone, sorry, still catching up on sleep and family time.

See you at Orlando & Hawaii Regionals!

Aloha

Side note.. We try every year and will continue for the Chairman's Award, it is so worth the effort!
We do have a few EI's through the process of Chairmans Award submissions, always submit....

[frcguy]

In California I would have add 1868 for sure.

[Jay O'Donnell]

Originally Posted by Nathan Streeter

There's a lot of Chairman's Award parity in NH... I think a lot of the teams in NH do similar things and many of them are deserving of their efforts.

I'll agree with 1058 and 811 being the best candidates from NH, but I'd put 1519 "in the mix" with 131, 166 and 3467 as teams who have received at least 1 RCA in recent years and with good resumes to repeat. Do watch 1073 and 2342 as a candidate with a rapidly growing resume. I'm putting the number of DCA's or RCA's and Engineering Inspiration wins in the last 10 seasons in parenthesis...

Top tier:
811 - 2 Chairman's ('14 GSD and '14 DCMP) 1 Engineering Inspiration ('15 GSD)
1058 - 3 Chairman's ('12 GSR, '14 NEU, '15 UNH)

In the Mix:
131 - 1 Chairman's ('13 GSR) 2 Engineering Inspirations ('10 GSR, '11 GSR)
166 - 1 Chairman's ('11 GSR)
1073 - no Chairman's or Engineering Inspiration wins since 2006
1519 - 2 Chairman's ('09 GSR, '15 NEU) 1 Engineering Inspiration ('14 RIDE)
2342 - no Chairman's or Engineering Inspiration wins since team founding
3467 - 1 Chairman's ('14 UNH) 2 Engineering Inspiration ('14 NEU, '14 DCMP)

I honestly just added 1519 to the main list because I think you guys deserve a lot more recognition than you've gotten.

[aspiece]

Originally Posted by JuliaGreen

2337 The EngiNERDs are always out in the community. They understand and exemplify the value of working with others. They hosted one of the best district events in 2013 and are one of the secrets to the success for rookie teams in their hands-on rookie workshop held the day after kickoff. They do more than just help connect the components, they look at the strategy too. When teams ask us where to go to get started, we highly recommend to start with the EngiNERDS rookie workshops.

I would like to jump in here. FRC Team 2337 has been instrumental in our ability to win RCA two years in a row. If it wasn't for their inspiration and organization, I don't know where we would be today. I spoke to this specifically in their 2013 Chairmans Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WEZ...HoC5O6&index=2

I am honored to be a part of the Enginerd Family. I wear my 2337 Sweatshirt with pride and will always support their program. Julia is right when she talks about their commitment to help other FIRST Teams. I feel this is one of the most overlooked teams last year.

Some rising star teams in Michigan to look out for are the following:

Note: All teams who are not listed in no particular order

107 - TEAM Robotics
5114 - Titanium Tigers
5084 - Fridgebot
1506 - Metal Muscle
862 - Lightning Robotics
469 - Las Guerillas
573 - Mech Warriors
4967 - That One Team
1718 - The Fighting Pi
245 - The Adambots
226 - The Hammerheads
2834 - Bionic Blackhawks
2604 - Metal and Soul

(There are many many more and I apologize if I missed your team. You are in FIRST so you are already AWESOME)

These teams automatically stand out to me as teams with just a couple minor tweaks could be competing for a CCA.

I am honored to compete against these teams. They keep us on our toes every year to make sure we are continuing to be competitive. Every year, we know we gotta bring our A- Game

[brandon.cottrell]

Originally Posted by frcguy

In California I would have add 1868 for sure.

Oh and also a few Hall of Fame teams.

[frcguy]

Originally Posted by brandon.cottrell

Oh and also a few Hall of Fame teams.

Agreed. The reason I only put 1868 is they were the one team I could think of off the top of my head. Also, I meant to add to previous poster's lists for California.

[Nathan Streeter]

Originally Posted by Jay O'Donnell

I honestly just added 1519 to the main list because I think you guys deserve a lot more recognition than you've gotten.

Well thanks. :-)