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Shell Eco-marathon Americas® Awards
You and your team worked hard and we have some prizes and awards for you!
The trophies shall be presented to the winning teams after Shell Eco-marathon Americas . Prize money shall be paid by check and shall be sent by mail to the University representative designated in the registration website during the month following the competition.
Prizes and Other Awards
Prizes and awards |
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| Fuel type | Category | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Winners | Prototype | Urban concept |
| Fuel cell | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Fuel cell (2nd) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Battery electric | $2,000 | $ 2,000 |
| Battery electric (2nd) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Gasoline | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Gasoline (2nd) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Diesel | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Diesel (2nd) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Alternative gasoline | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Alternative gasoline (2nd) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Alternative diesel | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Alternative diesel (2nd) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Special Awards
Participating teams may also elect to compete for one or more special “off-track awards” awards: Eco-Design, Safety, Technical Innovation, Design, and Communications.
Teams may register for the special awards by completing and submitting the questionnaires for each of the categories they wish to enter during Phase II registration. Please login to your team’s profile in order to access the questionnaires.
Eco-design Award
A special Eco-design Award will be presented to the Team that creates a design that contributes to the fuel efficiency of the vehicle and incorporates recycled and/or eco-friendly materials into the vehicle and production process.
$2,000 and a trophy
The completed form must be submitted with Phase II of Registration.
Safety Award
This prize recognizes the two Teams having made the most extensive efforts to comply with the safety regulations set forth in the Rules document(s).
The completed form must be submitted with Phase II explaining how the team has integrated safety concerns into vehicle design and construction.
- First Prize: $2,000 and a trophy
- Second Prize: $2,000 and a trophy
Technical Innovation Award
This award is presented to the top Team demonstrating outstanding initiative and technical ingenuity along with optimal use of new materials in the drive train, chassis, instrumentation and tires.
First Prize: $2,000 and a trophy
The completed form explaining the innovation concept, the Team’s approach, etc. must be completed during Phase II of Registration. The Judges will meet before the Event in order to make a preliminary selection of Teams. Only the selected Teams will receive a visit from the Judges in the pit area.
Design Award
This category recognizes innovative design research in terms of ergonomics, aesthetics, choice of materials and technical feasibility. The originality and overall coherence of the design are also taken into account. The term “design” includes: vehicle structure, driving position, the engine, steering, suspension, braking, etc.
First Prize: $2,000 and a trophy
The completed form explaining the Team’s design approach, the basis for their research and photos of the vehicle (front, rear and side views) must be completed during Phase II of Registration. The Judges will meet before the Event in order to make a preliminary selection of Teams. Only the selected Teams will receive a visit from the Judges in the pit area.
Communications Award
This category recognizes the team who has made outstanding communications efforts concerning Shell Eco-Marathon Americas. All actions throughout the year are taken into account: participation at trade shows, creation of a Web site and all other activities that successfully promote the competition, its name, its founding principle, its educational aspects, etc. in the Team’s country of origin.
First Prize: $2,000 and a trophy
The completed form presenting all of the Team’s communications actions and their results must be completed during Phase II of Registration. The Judges will meet before the Event in order to make a preliminary selection of Teams. Only the selected Teams will receive a visit from the Judges in the pit area.
Best Team Spirit
This prize is awarded to the team who fostered cooperation and collaboration among their Team and others at the competition, demonstrated initiave to learn more about other Teams and their vehicles and contributed to the morale of Team members and/or other Teams at the competition. No self-nomination required. All teams are eligible.
First Prize : $2,000 and a trophy
Perseverance in the Face of Adversity
Awarded to the Team who overcomes the greatest obstacles/challenges in order to make it to the Shell Eco-marathon Americas or while participating at the Shell Eco-marathon. No self-nomination required. All teams are eligible.
First Prize: $2,000 and a trophy
Other Awards
Shell reserves the right to create new awards that are either open to all competitors or restricted to those from a certain country. Participating Teams shall be notified accordingly.