2007 Chairman's Honorable Mentions.

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Speaking for a team that won the CHM twice, I can say that it is filled with mixed emotions. I don't think you can avoid the temporary letdown. Afterall you just found out that you did not win the Championship CA. Its the nature of the award, runnerups are always mentioned first.

But it is still a positive award. Its one of those things that takes a while to sink in. You certainly feel proud about it later on, as you consider the incredible teams that were regional CA winners.

As a side note this award has never had a consistent plan. It was not in the FIRST manual when we won in 2004. We didn't even know that there was a trophy. It arrived in the mail in July. In 2005 it was delivered to our pit by our Senior Mentor. Now this year they removed the award in same way it was created, without announcement or discussion. Its history is a little confusing.

I personally would like to see its return. For the small price of a few trophies, FIRST can provide some pretty important feedback. This is not only feedback for the teams that win CHM. Its also feedback for the teams that don't receive it.

I think its important to have these discussions. Thanks for starting this thread.