Awards

MATE ROV Competition Special Awards

Special awards provide an opportunity to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements and innovations by MATE ROV Competition participants. Through these special awards, we highlight the hard work, creativity, and dedication of teams and individuals.

Team Spirit Award

This award is presented to an individual or team that demonstrates enthusiasm, encouragement and has the best team apparel.

Guts & Glory Award

This award is given to an individual or team that overcame hardships with determination and resolve.

Harry Bohm/Jill Zande Sharkpedo Award

This award is given to an individual or team that portrays innovation and originality; thinking outside of the box.

Martin Klein MATE Mariner Award

This award is given to an individual or team that shows an outstanding passion, not just for winning, but for the whole competition process. This includes a genuine interest in the mission and a penchant for a lifetime interest in this field.

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gROVer Award

In honor of Crocket Wise, founder of the Team Orlando Robotics Club (TORC) and technical assistant at both the Florida Regional and the International ROV competitions. The gROVer award is given to a team or individual who demonstrates courtesy, kindness, and professionalism and assists other teams, providing technical as well as moral support.

Oceaneering HSE Award

Long-time competition sponsor Oceaneering International sponsors Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) awards to recognize teams for exemplary safety practices.

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