2026 Wisconsin State Championship Compass Award - Due Wed, March 11th

The Compass Award recognizes an adult coach or mentor who has given outstanding guidance and support to a team throughout the year and demonstrates to the team what it means to be a Gracious Professional.

The winner of the Compass Award will be chosen from candidates nominated by FIRST Tech Challenge STUDENT team members, via a 40-60 second video submission. The video must highlight how their mentor has helped them become an inspirational team. The video should emphasize what sets the mentor apart.

The submission is due on Wednesday, March 11th by 11:59pm CT.

Click here to view the form: https://forms.office.com/r/wSpxzefHuW

Award Criteria

Required 1 - Team must be able to clearly articulate this mentor’s contribution to the team and explain what sets this mentor apart.

Required 2 - Submission must be in video format and meet the following requirements:

1. Submitted by the deadline established by the Event Director or local Program Delivery Partner instructions (3/11/26 at 11:59pm CT)

2. Be in one of the following formats: .mp4, .mov, .avi, or .wmv (no links to streaming services will be accepted)

3. One video submission per team per event (videos can be updated or changed between events)

4. All music must be used with permission from the copy write owners and be indicated in the video credits

5. Videos cannot be longer than 60 seconds, including credits

   
   

If assistance with a file upload is needed please email ftc@firstinspireswi.org before Wednesday, March 11th at 11:59pm CT.  

The 2026 Compass Award will be awarded at the FIRST Wisconsin FTC State Championship.

We're looking forward to the upcoming event!

Renee Becker-Blau