In addition to the traditional 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards, a number of awards are also given for technical designs and to recognize areas that support the mission of the Innovators Educational Foundation and the American Solar Challenge. For 2010, awards go to:
Array Award – University of Michigan
Highest wattage solar array as measured during scrutineering at the array inspection station.
Electrical Engineering Award – University of Minnesota
Award determined by the electrical inspectors to recognize excellence in design and development of electrical systems.
Mechanical Engineering Award – University of Calgary
Award determined by the mechanical inspectors to recognize excellence in design and development of mechanical systems.
Adversity Award – University of Kentucky
Recognizes the team who fought through the most challenges and still made it through to the end of the American Solar Challenge – thanks for never giving up!
Teamwork – New Paltz
Teamwork recognizes the team that worked together exceptionally well. From the track to on the road, the New Paltz team was always supporting each other and learning new things together as they competed in their first American Solar Challenge this year.
Sportsmanship – University of Minnesota, University of Calgary, and Northwestern University
Sportsmanship recognizes teams that did the most to support other teams. Having passed scrutineering quickly, Minnesota and Calgary spent the remainder of scrutineering assisting other teams in passing scrutineering by offering both parts and manpower. Northwestern is also recognized for their help in placing a major McMaster order for multiple teams as well as the event staff.
Esprit de Corps – Illinois State University
This award recognizes the team that most lives up to the mission of the foundation and rayce to promote education and outreach. Illinois State was selected as this year’s winner for hosting the Normal Stage Stop complete with activities for the community and teams in addition to an army of great volunteers!
