Digital Animation Award for FIRST CANOPY Season

October 20, 2026

By Collin Fultz, Vice President, FIRST Robotics Competition & FIRST Tech Challenge

Updated 10/22 at ~3pm ET: There was a typo on the original theme which has now been updated.

We are excited to announce that the Digital Animation Award is available for FIRST^® Tech Challenge and FIRST^® Robotics Competition teams this season! We are also excited to announce that FIRST^® Crown Supplier Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) will again be our sponsor for the Digital Animation Award!

Digital Animation Award sponsored by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Theme: Rewild the Future

For the 2026-2027 season, imagine a future where STEM and nature work together to bring an ecosystem back to life.

Important Dates:

October 20, 2026 – Submission opens on WPI’s website
January 12, 2027 – Videos must be uploaded to YouTube, or similar video streaming service, and submitted via a form no later than 11:59 pm EST.

More Info: Visit the Digital Animation Award webpage for more information!

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