2007 VA/DC FLL Championship Tournament Awards

Project Presentation Award:
The purpose of the FLL project presentation is to show that individuals can make a difference by researching a problem, then contributing ideas and solutions to real-world issues.  The Project Awards are presented to the teams whose quality research, innovative solutions and creative presentation best reflect an in-depth understanding of the various scientific disciplines and issues involved with the Challenge Project.

Division 1

  • 1st Place Project Presentation – Greenbrier Resourceful Innovations Inc. (134)
  • 2nd Place Project Presentation – Grafton Bethel Grizzlies (5836)

Division 2

  • 1st Place Project Presentation – Team Tiki (351)
  • 2nd Place Project Presentation – Lego Lords (3408)
  • 3rd Place Project Presentation – Greenplanet (1150)

Teamwork Award:
Teamwork is necessary to succeed in FIRST LEGO League and is the key ingredient in any team.  This award is presented to the team whose members best demonstrate extraordinary enthusiasm and spirit, exceptional partnership, the utmost respect for their own teammates, and in their support and encouragement of fellow teams.  They demonstrated confidence, energy, strong problem solving skills, and group dynamics.

Division 1

  • 1st Place Teamwork – Lions Main (4030)
  • 2nd Place Teamwork – Gold Squadron (3253)

Division 2

  • 1st Place Teamwork – Homewood CF ALS (73)
  • 2nd Place Teamwork – Transformers (4412)
  • 3rd Place Teamwork – Green Day (3702)

Robot Design Award:
Judges look for teams whose work stands out for its innovation, dependability, or both.  To assess innovation, the judges watch the robots work, looking for things that make them say “Wow!” and they interview team members to reveal the less obvious unique and inventive ideas. 

Division 1

  • 1st Place Robot Design – LynTechGreen (4417)
  • 2nd Place Robot Design – ROBO Power Surge (1116)

Division 2

  • 1st Place Robot Design – Energy neers (2743)
  • 2nd Place Robot Design – MMS EnerJedi (5425)
  • 3rd Place Robot Design – Staunton River MS2 / Energy Quackers (4225)

Judges Award:
Many teams do not exactly fit the mold for an existing award, but nonetheless deserve one.  Some teams have a story that profoundly sets them apart in a unique way.  Sometimes a given award is just too close to call.  This award gives the judges the freedom to recognize the most remarkable team for which a standard award does not exist.

Division 1

  • Judges Award – Team Pie (2120)

Division 2

  • Judges Award – RoboForce (1236)
  • Judges Award – We’re B.A.C.K. (5815)

Team Spirit Award:
This award is presented to the team who demonstrated outstanding enthusiasm and spirit for their team and for the entire FLL experience.

  • Team Spirit Award – Smart Blondes (91)

Robot Performance Award:
This award is presented to the teams whose robot achieved the best score on the competition field.

Division 1

  • 1st Place Robot Performance – Sea Monsters (3358)
  • 2nd Place Robot Performance – Energy Cheeseballs (6466)

Division 2

  • 1st Place Robot Performance – Blue Dragons (2430)
  • 2nd Place Robot Performance – JEECS Squad II (945)
  • 3rd Place Robot Performance – De’voltz (2148)

Overall Champion Award:
To be considered for the Champion's Award, teams must perform well in the equally weighted technical and team presentation categories. The FLL experience is more than building robots or attending competitions.  It begins with the robot, but most importantly, it is defined by how the children unite to form a team.  The program impacts each of them as individuals and as team members.

The Champion’s Award celebrates the ultimate success of the FIRST mission and FLL Values. It measures how the children inspire and motivate others about the accessibility, excitement, and wonders of science, technology, and engineering while demonstrating respect, encouragement, and continued gracious professionalism. The winning team receives the honor of serving as a valued role model for FIRST and the FIRST LEGO League Program.

Division 1

  • Dominion 1st Place Overall Champion – Ashburn Robotics N X Treme (2653)
  • Accelerating Innovation Foundation 2nd Place Overall Champion – Mini Cougar Bots (669)

Division 2

  • James Madison University 1st place Overall Champion – Blue Dragons (2430)
  • JMU Department of Research and Public Service 2nd Place Overall Champion – De’voltz (2148)
  • Sprint 3rd Place Overall Champion – Fire Phoenix (77)

Volunteer Award:
The phenomenal success of the FIRST LEGO League program is a reflection of the commitment and enthusiasm our volunteers display.  In fact, every single person who organizes and supports FLL in Virginia and DC is a volunteer.  This annual award gives FIRST and FIRST LEGO League the opportunity to honor the dedication of one or more volunteers across the state whose assistance and devotion has helped to change the lives of children for the future.

  • Bill and Susan Duggins Volunteer Award (given out for the first time in 2007) – Bill and Susan Duggins
  • Volunteer Award – Ralph Grove
  • Volunteer Award – Sam LaPlante
  • Volunteer Award – Brittany Rose

Advancing to World Festival:
We are very pleased to announce that the VA/DC Championship Tournament received an invitation through the new annual lottery to send a team to the World Festival in Atlanta this upcoming April.  The team who will be receiving the invitation to the World Festival has demonstrated excellence in the teamwork, research, performance, and design elements of this year’s challenge and we are proud that they will represent Virginia and DC.

Congratulations to team 2430, the Blue Dragons!