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Here's some updates and news from FIRST^® Tech Challenge.

In this week's blast:

✅ Nomination Deadline Approaching for Inspire the Future: FIRST^®  Recognition Program 

🤖 Team Avatars

☎️ Upcoming FIRST Tech Challenge Team Calls 

Nomination Deadline Approaching for Inspire the Future: FIRST^®  Recognition Program
Reminder: Nominations for the 2026 Inspire the Future: FIRST Recognition Program close this Friday, October 31, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Make sure to submit a nomination for an outstanding FIRST educator or school in your community before time runs out. Submit your nomination. 

Team Avatars
Looking for more information on Team Avatars? Check out our blog post and the Lead Coach Guide to learn more! 

Upcoming FIRST Tech Challenge Team Calls
The full Team Webinar Schedule can be found here! 

The next Team's Dean's List webinar will be Wednesday, November 12 at 8:00 p.m. ET. You can register and add this webinar to your calendar here!  

The Team Judging, Gameplay, and General Support webinar will be Thursday, November 13, at 8:00 p.m. ET. You can register and add this webinar to your calendar here!