ATTENTION STUDENT LEADERS - Submit your Woodie Flowers Awards

[Rich Kressly]

Originally Posted by Brandon Martus

Not good at writing? Need some proofreading? Get your English teacher to look it over. Get some other mentors to look it over. Get help from your parents, mentors, friends, anybody. Amanda Morrison has even offered a 24-hour turnaround on proofreading help for the WFA and Chairman's Award.

Let your mentors, engineers and teachers know how much you appreciate their time, effort and dediciation.

And, if for some reason they don't win the WFA, copy and paste it into to the Unsung FIRST Heroes nomination screen -- recognition is great, no matter how it is given.

English teacher? I know one of those
In all seriousness, I'm here to help too.
Like Brandon and all of the esteemed WFA winners have said, do not let the thought of "Oh we can't win" prevent you from recognizing someone who deserves it. All entries can be turned into UFH entries and they also can be turned into a gift for the mentor. FIRST mentors dedicate more time to their cause than any other group I've ever seen. Please don't let this opportunity to recognize go by.

[Jessica Boucher]

I've found that many people get frustrated over the "I don't know how to put into words how they have affected our lives" aspect. I suggest thinking about the entry analytically.

Read old entries, and study the trends. Follow the criteria in the manual. Once you're done with that part, the area that comes from the heart becomes much more manageable.

There is no need for the past winners to talk about how awesome it is, everyone besides the rookies should already know. 20% response either means that the FIRST Community is "voting with their feet" (aka, showing their opinion about their award by not submitting an entry), or they're making excuses. And honestly, with how high the award is held by everyone involved, the first option isn't even valid.

If you have the time to be caught up on Delphi and the Q&A forum, then you have time to go write a WFA entry. Get it read by multiple sources (I would also be willing to read to make sure you're getting the most out of your entry and best highlighting all of your mentor's hard work), and then just send it in.

No more excuses. Go! Write! Now!

PS - Dear FIRST, I would love to see a WFA parade.

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Jessica Boucher

PS - Dear FIRST, I would love to see a WFA parade.

Dear FIRST:
I Still want the WFA winners to be enshrined in the FIRST Hall of Fame with all of those great teams. They deserve to be there!

[Corey Balint]

If you haven't submitted yet...or started...do it soon! Only 2 days left! Remember all the good times and learning experiences you've had with your mentor these past 6 weeks, do the right thing and take some time out of your life, to give your mentor the respect they deserve.

[RoboMom]

This is the nicest present you could give someone.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Next to shipping the robot this is the most important thing you can do. OK, there are a few other things that are important but this is really important. I know so many deserving mentors and teachers that should be recognized by their students. Do them a great service and make the submission. Can't get started? Just start listing all the things your mentor has done for you and the team. The rest will come pretty easy once you start.
No excuses, now, I know you can do it.

[Corey Balint]

One day left everyone. Make sure to get them in.

[Andy Baker]

Reminder: 11:59pm tonight is the deadline for WFA entries. If you team has not done this yet, see that it gets finished.

Andy

[Corey Balint]

If you are reading this right now...you shouldn't be. Finish writing those entries!

[Andy Baker]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

Only 20% of past student leaders did their job... their responsibility to give recognition to that one person who makes the biggest impact and sacrifice to the students. You guys and gals are better than the past student leaders. Make your mark.

Good luck and keep up the good work,
Andy Baker

OK, some numbers are in. This year, we have a 10% jump in entries. Over 30% of teams have nominated a Woodie Flowers Award candidate. Yes, you ARE better at this than past student leaders, and your mark has been made. Great job!

Andy B.

[Vikesrock]

Alright, time to dredge up one of the many threads I have bookmarked from when I go on adventures through CD using the Spotlit posts (I highly recommend it if you're bored).

The words of this thread certainly stand the test of time. There are only two things in this thread that need updating:

1)The deadline for this year's WFA submissions is Thursday, February 18th 11:59 PM EST
2)This thread details Amanda Morrison's offer to help you edit your submission this year.

I also recommend you check out this thread and the linked white paper for some great advice (again thanks to Amanda) on writing up your Woodie Flowers Award entry.

We are now just less than 2 weeks away from the submission deadline for the Woodie Flower's award, so read and digest the amazing words of wisdom in this thread, then get moving on that WFA entry for your most Valuable/Important/Inspirational/Awesome mentor!

*puts "steer students towards this thread" and "remind students to write WFA entry for a mentor other than me" on ToDo list*