Hi ,

In this week's blast:

⚙️ Award Submissions Closing Soon
⚙️ Events Begin This Month
⚙️ FIRST^® Robotics Competition Blog Updates
⚙️ Dean’s List Award Guide Resource

Program Updates, Deadlines, & Reminders

Closing Soon! Award Submissions: The Dean's List Award and Woodie Flowers Award submissions are closing today, Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The FIRST^® Impact Award application will close on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Please visit the Submitted Awards page for more information.

Having issues with submitting? Be sure to reference the Helpful Award Portal Tips webpage.

Events begin this month: With events starting in approximately three (3) weeks, we wanted to remind teams of a resource to help you get ready for the event. Check out our Event Experience page that includes information on what to expect at an event as well as tips to prepare for the event.

FIRST Robotics Competition Blog Updates:

✏️ 2025 Team Avatars

✏️ California Districts in 2026

✏️ FIRST Wisconsin Districts in 2026

Resource of the Week: Is your team submitting for the Dean's List Award? Be sure to reference our Dean's List Award Guide which assists teams participating in the Dean’s List Award interview.

Upcoming Important Dates:

⚙️ Thursday, February 13 at 3:00 p.m. ET – FIRST Impact Award Application Closes