Awards for the 2025-2026 season are currently in progress. Please check in later for more information, or read about the 2024-2025 season awards below.
This year, we submitted essays for the following awards:
The Woodie Flowers Awards, established in 1996 by Dr. William Murphy, recognize mentors who lead, inspire, and empower students through excellent communication skills. CLICK HERE to find out more about this award
The Dean's List Award, sponsored by the Kamen family, recognizes the leadership and dedication of the most outstanding secondary school students (10th or 11th grade) from FIRST®. CLICK HERE to find out more about this award
Click on the pictures below to read the full essays submitted to FIRST®.