Impact Perspectives

Articles written as part of the 5985 “Impact Perspectives” program, providing insight into the FRC Awards program.


Powerful Impact #3: Structure   Recently updated !

Writers Unite! The Rebuilt season is now underway! Behind the sound of power tools we’re certain we can hear the frantic click-clack of keyboards as teams work through their Impact submissions. We’re aware deadlines are approaching, so look to these articles as help as you refine your submission – they […]


Answering Questions

Powerful Impact #2: Storytelling Matters

Kick-Off is Coming! We hope your teams are looking forward to the “Rebuilt” season…Kick-Off is only days away, and the Impact deadline is coming up fast behind it! This is the second post in our “4 ways to make Impact powerful” series, and hopefully will provide some practical advice on […]


Powerful Impact #1: Know Yourself

The Impact Award is many things.  It is the most prestigious award at FIRST. It’s also one of the more unforgiving, labour-intensive, and demanding tasks in FRC – often with very little tangible return. It’s an art form that blends creative writing, formal reporting, public speaking, and videography. It’s an […]