This award will be given to a mentor or engineer that has helped their students achieve goals that were seemingly out of reach. This individual is a role model, a leader and an extraordinary mentor who helps show students new ways to expand their knowledge and solve problems in the worlds of STEM. The recipient of this award will be nominated by the students on their team with a written submission detailing how the mentor inspires, motivates and educates students in a positive, enthusiastic and challenging atmosphere.

The "Unite" award will be presented to a school that has built a sustainable multi team robotics program. This award will recognize a school that demonstrates the ability to field multiple independent robotics teams which also work and collaborate together to enrich the experience of all students involved. Student access, a positive competitive atmosphere and multi-team unity are key factors in receiving this prestigious award.

The "Future" award will be presented to the "school" or "club" that demonstrates how the efforts of their team(s) are improving their school and/or local community, along with showing a vision of the impact this will have on their future. In advance of the World Championship, teams will submit a one page summary and a letter of support online, in addition to signing up for a presentation and interview time slot at the event with a special panel of judges. The presentation should clearly identify specific contributions that members of the VEX team(s) have made in the school and/or local community.