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Todd Ablett

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STEM Hall of Fame profile picture for Todd Ablett inducted in 2014.

Journeyman Electrician BCIT; B.Sc University of British Columbia; B.Ed University of British Columbia; Prime Minister’s Teaching Excellence Award; Queen Elisabeth Diamond Jubilee Award.

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Wisdom: I really have been privileged to work with so many great students and adults, not only from the Robosavages, but from all over the world. Teach your students to be fearless about failure. Success is a often bumpy and twisty road. And if you are ever in Vancouver, come see us!
Award: Teacher of the Year
Year: 2014
Organization: Gladstone Secondary School
Team: Team 2 | The Robosavages
Location: British Columbia, Canada
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2025-2026 Signature Event Updates

  1. An Event Partner wanting to apply to host a Signature Event must have hosted events for at least 2 seasons prior to applying. 
  2. Signature Events must use the officially branded award banners for the Excellence Award and Tournament/Teamwork Champions Award.
  3. When hanging field skirts the VEX Robotics logo/brand name can not be covered up on the competition fields.
  4. VEX V5 Robotics Competition Signature Events may have regional capacity and max per organization restrictions lifted 8 weeks before the event if the event is not full (similar to the process already in place for VEX IQ Robotics Competition Signature Events).
  5. Minimum pit size reduced to 8’x 8’ instead of 10’x10’.
  6. Beginning in the 2025-2026 season, the REC Foundation will collect $10 instead of $5 per team registration on all Signature Events. This is to help offset travel costs for REC Foundation staff to support these larger events.

2025-2026 Signature Event Application Reminders

  1. Existing Signature Events only need to complete the Final Application (due by March 31, 2025)
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