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Competitions & Awards

Where Innovation Meets Excellence

S.P.A.M. competes in regional, national, and international robotics competitions, consistently ranking among the top teams in Florida and beyond. Our students learn valuable skills like problem-solving, teamwork, CAD design, electrical, mechanical, machining, programming, community outreach, business finance, media, social media, public speaking, essay writing, video editing, and leadership while showcasing their hard work on the global stage.

Sister Marisa and Melanie Shewmaker hug while waiting for the finals results right before S.P.A.M. are announced winners of the Orlando Regional.

Upcoming Events

2025 Season

April 2-5, 2025

University of Miami - Watsco Center 
1245 Dauer Dr
Coral Gables, FL USA

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Award History

2025: REEFSCAPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2024: CRESCENDO

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2023: CHARGED UP

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  • South Florida Regional – Finalists

  • South Florida Regional – Innovation in Control Award

  • South Florida Regional – Volunteer of the Year (Stacey Jones)

  • Orlando Regional - Winners

  • Orlando Regional - Innovation in Control Award

  • Tallahassee Regional – Winners

  • Space Coast Showdown – Winners

  • Space Coast Showdown – Additive Manufacturing Award

2020: INFINITE  RECHARGE
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  • ​​​Orlando Regional - Chairman's Award​

  • South Florida Regional - Woodie Flowers Finalist Award (Eric Schreffler)

2019: DESTINATION: DEEP SPACE
2018: 
FIRST POWER UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Orlando Regional – Finalist

  • Orlando Regional – Innovation in Control Award sponsored by Rockwell Automation

  • Orlando Regional – Safety Award sponsored by Underwriters Laboratories

  • Orlando Regional – Wildcard

  • South Florida Regional – Winner

  • South Florida Regional – Safety Award sponsored by Underwriters Laboratories

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2017:
FIRST
STEAMWorks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Orlando Regional – Winner

  • Orlando Regional – Industrial Design Award sponsored by General Motors

  • Rocket City Regional – Winner

  • Rocket City Regional – Engineering Inspiration Award

  • FIRST Championship Newton Division – Finalist

  • FIRST Championship Newton Division – Team Spirit Award sponsored by FCA Foundation

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2016: 
FIRST
Stronghold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Orlando Regional – Winners

  • Orlando Regional – Chairman’s Award

  • South Florida Regional – Winners

  • South Florida Regional – Industrial Safety Award sponsored by Underwriters Laboratories

  • South Florida Regional – FIRST Dean's List Finalist Award (Shantanu Jakhete

  • FIRST Championship Archimedes Division – Finalists

  • FIRST Championship Einstein Field – FIRST Dean's List Award (Shantanu Jakhete)

2015: 
Recycle
Rush!

  • Orlando Regional – Finalist

  • Orlando Regional – Innovation in Control Award sponsored by Rockwell Automation

  • Orlando Regional – Safety Award sponsored by Underwriters Laboratories

  • South Florida Regional – Winner

  • South Florida Regional – Safety Award

2014: 
Aerial
Assist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Orlando Regional – Winners

  • South Florida Regional – Winners

  • South Florida Regional – Gracious Professionalism Award sponsored by Johnson & Johnson

  • South Florida Regional – FIRST Dean's List Finalist (Jade Zsiros)

  • Panther Prowl – Winners

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2013:
Ultimate
Ascent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Orlando Regional – Gracious Professionalism Award sponsored by Johnson & Johnson

  • South Florida Regional – Winner

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2012:
Rebound
Rumble

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Orlando Regional – Finalist

  • Orlando Regional – Industrial Design Award sponsored by General Motors

  • South Florida Regional – Winner

  • South Florida Regional – Industrial Design Award sponsored by General Motors

  • FIRST Championship Galileo Division – Winner

  • FIRST Championship – Winner

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2011:
Logo
Motion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Florida Regional – Finalist

  • Florida Regional – Engineering Excellence Award sponsored by Delphi

  • Palmetto Regional – Winner

  • Palmetto Regional – Industrial Design sponsored by General Motors

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2009: Lunacy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Florida Regional – Woodie Flowers Finalist Award (James Jones)

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2008:
FIRST
Overdrive

  • Florida Regional – Autodesk Visualization Award

  • Florida Regional – Johnson & Johnson Gracious Professionalism Award

  • Florida Regional – Woodie Flowers Finalist Award (Warren Boudreaux)

2006: 
Aim High

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Florida Regional – Winner

  • Florida Regional – Autodesk Visualization Award

  • Florida Regional – Johnson and Johnson Sportsmanship Award

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2005: 
Triple Play

  • Florida Regional – Judge’s Award

2004: 
FIRST Frenzy: Raising the Bar

  • Florida Regional – Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Entrepreneurship Award

2003: 
Stack Attack

  • FIRST Championship Newton Division – Division Finalist

2002: 
Zone Zeal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • NASA KSC Southeast Regional – Winner

  • NASA KSC Southeast Regional – Incredible Play Award

  • NASA KSC Southeast Regional – Motorala Quality Award

  • FIRST Championship Galileo Division – Division Champion

  • FIRST Championship Eistein – Championship Finalist

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1999: 
Double Trouble

  • National Championship – Teacher Pioneer Award

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