KCMT Competition Awards (Non-Monetary Recognition)

KCMT Competition Awards

Program Focus: FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team and mentor recognition awards

Geographic Scope: Colorado

Judging Room Awards:

• Scouting Award: Honors teams demonstrating exceptional scouting and data-driven strategy throughout competition, with consistent dedication to accurate data collection and strategic alliance selection
• Electrical Design Award: Recognizes outstanding electrical system design with clean layout, reliable wiring, innovative component integration, and attention to safety
• Pit Crew Award: Honors teams whose pit operations exemplify organization, event planning, professionalism, and well-maintained robot readiness
• Mechanical Design Award: Recognizes exceptional mechanical engineering and craftsmanship with durable, precise, and elegant problem-solving
• Professionalism Award: Celebrates teams exemplifying highest standards of professionalism on and off the field, with respect, integrity, and meaningful community outreach
• Judges' Choice Award: Presented at judges' discretion to teams with unique efforts, performance, or spirit not captured by other awards
• Outstanding Mentor Award: Honors mentors exemplifying FIRST values through inspiration, dedication, and fostering growth in student skills and teamwork (mentor must not be current WFA or WFFA winner)

Eligibility:

• All FRC teams competing at KCMT
• Teams may submit for any number of awards
• Outstanding Mentor Award: Individual must be a mentor of an FRC team and not a current WFA/WFFA winner

Submission Requirements:

• One page explanation/description (8.5" x 11", no smaller than 10pt font, single-spaced)
• No pictures or external links
• Teams may send up to 3 students to present (2 minutes per award)
• Teams may bring physical materials (robot, etc.) to aid presentation
• Judges conduct 5-minute follow-up questions after presentations

Deadline: October 10, 2026 by 8:00 AM Mountain Time (originally October 5, 2025, extended)

Event Details:

• Judge interviews: Saturday afternoon, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the pits
• Judges may request callbacks at their discretion
• Phone: (303) 872-1599
• Address: 205 Ken Pratt Blvd Suite 120 PMB 1037, Longmont, CO 80501-8998

Application Process

1. Complete the 2025 KCMT Judge Submission Form
2. Provide the following information:
   • FRC team number
   • Mentor name (mentor of team, not student)
   • Email address
   • Select which awards team is submitting for
3. For each award submission:
   • Prepare one-page essay/description (8.5" x 11" format)
   • Minimum 10pt font size
   • Single-spaced formatting
   • No pictures or external links
   • Upload PDF or document file
4. Upload submission files through online form
5. Prepare presentation materials if presenting:
   • Select up to 3 student presenters
   • Prepare 2-minute presentation per award
   • Optional: bring physical materials (robot, etc.)
6. Team must attend KCMT event:
   • Report to judges' table in pits
   • Available Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
   • Participate in presentation and Q&A (up to 5 minutes)

Submission Deadline: October 10, 2026 by 8:00 AM Mountain Time

Required Submission Content by Award:

• Scouting Award: Explanation of data collection, analysis, and strategic use throughout competition
• Electrical Design Award: Description of electrical system design, layout, and innovation
• Pit Crew Award: Explanation of pit operations, organization, maintenance procedures, and team coordination
• Mechanical Design Award: Description of mechanical design, durability, and engineering approach
• Professionalism Award: Explanation of team professionalism, teamwork, integrity, and community outreach
• Mentor Award: Description of mentor's impact, leadership, and contribution to team