The Kumu Award is given to a mentor or teacher who represents hard work, persistence and ruthless dedication. To be eligible, teams must submit an essay of 600 words or less explaining how their chosen mentor goes above and beyond the call of duty for their team. Nominations can be submitted by filling out the form below and must be received by 11:59PM on November 10, 2016. This award is dedicated to the late Mike Wade of NASA Goddard who tirelessly drove an FRC field around the east coast to grow the FIRST program and make off-season events possible.