The Gracious Professionalism Award celebrates outstanding demonstration of FIRST Core Values such as continuous Gracious Professionalism and working together both on and off the playing field.
Definition of Gracious Professionalism
- Gracious Professionalism is part of the ethos of FIRST. It’s a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community.
- with Gracious Professionalism, fierce competition and mutual gain are not separate notions.
Award Guidelines
- The team exemplifies the FIRST Core Values in relationships with other teams and by their demonstrated Gracious Professionalism
- The team consistently demonstrates Gracious Professionalism and a positive attitude both on and off the field.
- If the team worked with another FIRST Robotics Competition team pre-season – they can describe the following:
- How the collaboration was conducted during the off-season and during the build season
- How the teams divided up tasks fairly and equitably
- How the process of communication flowed from one team to the other
- How working together as a group was beneficial over working independently
- The financial impacts of working together vs working independently
Team Approach
The team works hard to support events and other teams through our practice space, loaning parts, and providing volunteers to many FIRST Canada events. Team members are expected to practice Gracious Professionalism at all times.