Annual Awards
The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference believes in recognizing the excellence of its members. This excellence comes in many forms, from competition to academics, and from teams to individuals. Whether it be a student or a volunteer we feel it is our responsibility to shine a light on those who set the standard we all strive to achieve.
- Records of annual award winners can be found under the "History" tab for each season -
For inquiries and correspondence about our awards program please contact us at:
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Awards@NMRConference.org
Awards are overseen by the NMRC Awards Committee which is presided over by the Vice-President. The Committee is comprised of representation from member teams and seats are filled on a rotating basis.
2022-23
Committee Members
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4539
5253
7235
8422
2883
4623
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2023-24
Committee Members
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8422
2883
4623
4674
5658
8372
2024-25
Committee Members
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4674
5658
8372
5172
5653
3134
NMRC All-Academic Team
The NMRC All-Academic Award Program recognizes the academic excellence (based on GPA) of participating students with in the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference.
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To earn NMRC All-Academic Team honors, a student's GPA must be a cumulative 3.5 GPA as of March 15th. This honor is open to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. However the student must meet all varsity level “Lettering” requirements set by the team/district the student participated with for robotics, for the current year. Students are eligible to receive this award on an annual basis.
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Only coaches, activity directors, and other authorized school personnel submit students for this honor.
Nomination forms are due April 1st.
Nomination Form
(Digital)
Coaches must sign into their teams NMRC G-Suite account to complete this form.
Volunteer of the Year
The NMRC Volunteer of the Year Award Program recognizes a Volunteer of the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference. This honor goes to an individual who is generous with their time and talents. They, bring light, life, and selfless service to both our students and organization. Their incredible charitable commitment to NMRC & FIRST team members helps ensure a bright future for our community.
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Anyone can nominate an NMRC volunteer for this award. Special consideration is given to nominations submitted by students.
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Nomination forms are due May 15th.
Nomination Form
(Digital)
Coach / Mentor of the Year
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The NMRC Coach/Mentor of the Year Award Program recognizes the Head Coach, Assistant Coach, or Mentor of a participating team with in the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference. This honor goes to an individual whose actions, dedication, and selflessness to NMRC & FIRST team members directly resulted in student success.
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Anyone can nominate an NMRC coach/mentor for this award. Special consideration is given to nominations submitted by students.
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Nomination forms are due May 15th.
Nomination Form
(Digital)
Team Member of the Year
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The NMRC Team Member of the Year Award Program recognizes the student of a participating team with in the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference. This honor goes to an individual whose actions, dedication, and selflessness to their team and their teammates directly resulted in their teams success. They display "Gracious Professionalism", a willingness to problem solve, and lead, on a regular bases. Advancing their knowledge and skills and those of the team is one of their highest priorities. Special consideration is given to students who also work to promote and advance the goals of the NMRC.
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Only NMRC team Coaches and Mentors can nominate one of their students for this award.
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Nomination forms are due May 15th.
Nomination Form
(Digital)