Awards

Teams competing in the American Rocketry Challenge have the chance to win a part of over $100,000 in awards! From the National Finals to our virtual Rocket Reels Challenge, Mission Debriefing Challenge, and Launchpad League, read on to see all the ways you can win.

Competition Awards

National Finals Awards

1st Place: $20,000 for the team, $1,000 for the school

2^nd Place: $15,000 for the team, $1,000 for the school

3^rd Place: $12,500 for the team, $1,000 for the school

4^th Place: $10,000 for the team, $1,000 for the school

5^th Place: $7,500 for the team, $1,000 for the school

6th Place: $3,500 for the team, $500 for the school

7th Place: $2,500 for the team, $500 for the school

8th Place: $2,500 for the team, $500 for the school

9th Place: $2,500 for the team, $500 for the school

10th Place: $1,500 for the team, $500 for the school

Rocket Reels Challenge

1st Place: $3,000 for the team

2nd Place: $1,500 for the team

Learn more about the Rocket Reels Challenge

Mission Debriefing Challenge

1st Place: $3,000 for the team

2nd Place: $1,500 for the team

Learn more about the Mission Debriefing Challenge

Launchpad League

1st Place: $3,000 for the team

Tier 3: 5,000 Miles:

First 5 teams to 5,000 miles will earn an ARC Virtual Mission with the Challenger Center! (In person or virtual)
All teams who reach Tier 3 will receive a SWAG package mailed to your team!
Social Media Shout-Out Inclusion
Digital Launchpad League Tier 3 Badge

Tier 2: 2,000 Miles

Team photo on the Launchpad Leaderboard
Virtual Meet and Greet with Aerospace Industry VIPs – Date/Time TBD
Digital Launchpad League Tier 2 Badge

Tier 1: 1,000 Miles

10% Discount at ARC Online Store (Open in Spring)
Voting Rights on ARC T-shirt design and more!
Digital Launchpad League Tier 1 Badge

Learn more about Launchpad League

Get in Touch

Want to learn more about the awards offered? Reach out to our team and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!