Awards

FIRST LEGO League Awards represent the highest achievement for FLL teams. These teams, no matter what country they are from or which Championship tournament they compete in, receive judging for a group of awards that recognize a standard of excellence for all participants.

The following list touches upon the award descriptions; you can also review a full listing and detailed explanation of all the FLL Awards.

Awards Eligibility

It is the aim of FLL to distribute awards as equitably as possible among the teams, with the goal of no team winning more than one of the required (Champion's, Robot Design, Robot Performance, Teamwork, and Project Presentation) awards at a Championship tournament. A team can only win a second award if one of the awards they win is for Robot Performance. To ensure fairness to teams and provide equal opportunity to win an award at a Championship tournament, teams are only eligible to win an award at the first Championship tournament they attend that season.

Champion’s Award

The Champion's Award is the most prestigious award that any team can win. It celebrates the ultimate success of the FIRST mission and FLL values.

Technical Awards

Robot Design Award - Judges look for teams whose work stands out for innovation and/or dependability.

Robot Performance Award - This award goes to the team whose robot achieves the best score on the competition field or in the elimination round.

Team Presentation Awards

Project Award - FLL presents the Project Award to the team 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.

Teamwork Award - FLL presents this award to the team that best demonstrates extraordinary enthusiasm, an exceptional partnership, and the practice of FLL values.

Special Recognition Awards

• Outstanding Volunteer Award
• Adult Coach/Mentor Award
• Young Adult Mentor Award

Optional Judges’ Awards

• Against All Odds Award or Perseverance Award
• Rising Star Award
• Team Spirit Award
• Other Judges’ Award
• Local Awards