Prizes and Awards

On Track Awards

Prototype Urban Concept (UC) By engine type USD USD Combustion Shell Eco-marathon Grand Prize 1st prize: $1,500 2nd prize:$1,000 3rd prize: $500 Shell Eco-marathon Grand Prize 1st prize: $1,500 2nd prize: $1,000 3rd prize: $500 Fuel cells Shell Hydrogen 1st prize: $1,000 2nd prize: $800 Shell Hydrogen 1st prize: $1,000 2nd prize: $800 Solar Solar Power Award $1,000 Solar Power Award $1,000 All vehicles CO2 Award $1,000 CO2 Award $1,000 By energy class Gasoline Prize $800 UC Gasoline Prize $800 Diesel Prize $800 UC Diesel Prize $800 Alternative Gasoline Prize $800 UC Alternative Gasoline Prize $800 Alternative Diesel Prize $800 UC Alternative Diesel Prize $800

Off Track Awards

Safety Award 1st prize: $1,000 2nd prize: $500 3rd prize: $300 Technical Innovation $800 Design $800 Communications & Marketing $800

Off Track Awards Participating teams may also elect to compete for one or more off track awards: Safety (1), Safety Technical Innovation (2), Design (3), Communications (4). Teams may register for the special awards by completing and returning the corresponding questionnaires as well as a complete entry form for the Communications, Design, Eco-Design, Technical Innovation and Safety Awards. Safety Award This prize recognises the three teams having made the most extensive efforts to comply with the safety regulations set forth in the present document. The completed form must be submitted with Phase II explaining how the team has integrated safety concerns into vehicle design and construction. Technical Innovation Award This award is presented to the top three teams demonstrating outstanding initiative and technical ingenuity along with optimal use of new materials in the drive train, chassis, instrumentation and tires. The completed form explaining the innovation concept, the team’s approach, etc. must be completed during Phase II of Registration. Auto-Desk Design Award This category recognises 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. 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. This Award is sponsored by Autodesk. Communications & Marketing Award This category recognizes the team who has made outstanding communications efforts concerning the Shell Eco-Marathon. 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. The completed form presenting all of the team’s communications actions and their results must be completed during Phase II of Registration.