FRC Blogged - Administrative manual is out

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Originally Posted by Carol

That's why they have Judges Awards at the regional level. To recognize teams in areas where there is no set award.

As much as I agree with the value of teams getting awards, and the relative importance of them, every year at the end of many regionals and CMP you will see all the complaints about how long the award ceremonies took. So, where is the balance?

Many awards in many different areas => long award ceremonies
Shorter award ceremonies => less awards

I really cant see the rationale for cutting awards because of "long" award ceremonies.
If teams (individuals) are bothered by this, they can just leave if they choose.
Recognizing student(s)/team achievements is something worth waiting for to recognize outstanding hard work that teams put in.
The only kind of complaining we ever hear, has nothing to do with the award presenting, but other facets of the ceremonies themselves.