Reefscape Awards

Judges' Award at the 2025 10,000 Lakes Regional

During the course of the competition, the judging panel may decide that a team’s unique efforts, performance, or dynamics merit recognition yet do not fit into any of the existing award categories. 

Our team had the honor of receiving this award, our first award since the 2023 season. 

Team Sustainability Award at the 2025 Granite City Regional 

This award highlights a team which has developed sustainable practices to have a positive environmental impact and achieve long-term continuity.

Our team was honored to receive this award. This is the second time in our team's history that we have been given this award.  

FIRST Dean's List Finalist Award - Karoline Deyo (2025 Granite City Regional)

After being nominated for this award, judges choose two outstanding, passionate student leaders who demonstrate exemplary effectiveness at attaining FIRST ideals.

Since the 2024 Season, our Co-captain and Business Lead, Karoline, has led over 10 STEM camps, helped develop multiple sets of curriculum, and is currently creating a STEM Non-profit.  

FIRST Dean's List Finalist Award - Adam Bertsch (2025 Granite City Regional)

After being nominated for this award, judges choose two outstanding, passionate student leaders who demonstrate exemplary effectiveness at attaining FIRST ideals.

Since the 2023 Season, our CAD Lead and Driver, Adam, has helped design three robots, had significant involvement in mentoring our JV team, and his driving and strategy skills have led our team to success on multiple occasions.