Robot Wars Awards

The Robot Wars Awards were a number of special trophies awarded at the end of each series of Robot Wars in recognition of special achievements in hard work, creativity, innovation and sportsmanship. There were originally four awards given out to teams with the best designed robot, the best engineered robot, the most original entry and the special award for sportsmanship. From The Fourth Wars onwards, a new award was given out to the best newcomer of the series. The awards were given out at the end of every series except for The Seventh Wars.

Best Design
This award was given out to the team that was judged to have the best designed robot for that series. The award was given out in each of the first six series. From the second to the fifth series, the winning robot was chosen from a list of nominations. In the list below, the winner of the award for each series is shown first, followed by the other nominees.


 * The First Wars: Plunderbird 1
 * The Second Wars: Razer
 * Robo Doc, Elvis, Cassius
 * The Third Wars: Razer
 * Anorakaphobia, Terrorpin, Cerberus
 * The Fourth Wars: Gemini
 * Pussycat, The Creature, Thermidor II
 * The Fifth Wars: Razer
 * Thermidor II, Terrorhurtz, Bigger Brother, Wowot
 * The Sixth Wars: 259

Best Engineered
This award was given out to the team that was judged to have the best engineered robot for that series. The award was given out in each of the first six series. From the second to the fifth series, the winning robot was chosen from a list of nominations. In the list below, the winner of the award for each series is shown first, followed by the other nominees.


 * The First Wars: Mortis
 * The Second Wars: The Mule
 * Mortis, Killerhurtz, Chaos, Cassius
 * The Third Wars: Chaos 2
 * The Big Cheese, Razer, Behemoth
 * The Fourth Wars: The Steel Avenger
 * Chaos 2, Stinger
 * The Fifth Wars: Derek
 * Dominator 2, Spawn Again, Firestorm 3, Razer
 * The Sixth Wars: Anarchy

Most Original Entry
This award was given out to the team that was judged to have entered the most original robot for that series. The award was given out in each of the first six series. From the second to the fifth series, the winning robot was chosen from a list of nominations. In the list below, the winner of the award for each series is shown first, followed by the other nominees.


 * The First Wars: Psychosprout
 * The Second Wars: Milly-Ann Bug
 * Wheelosaurus, Whirling Dervish, Mega Hurts
 * The Third Wars: Hypno-Disc
 * Stinger, Pussycat, The Witch
 * The Fourth Wars: Gemini
 * Robochicken, Sumpthing, Pussycat
 * The Fifth Wars: S3
 * 13 Black, Eleven
 * The Sixth Wars: Crushtacean

Sportsmanship Award
This award was given out to the team that was judged to have been the most sporting for that series. It is usually awarded to the team that has done the most to help other teams or provide entertainment in the pits. The award was given out in each of the first six series. From the second to the fifth series, the winning robot was chosen from a list of nominations. In the list below, the winner of the award for each series is shown first, followed by the other nominees.


 * The First Wars: Nemesis
 * The Second Wars: Plunderbird 2
 * Nemesis, Tantrum, Corporal Punishment
 * The Third Wars: Diotoir
 * Sir Chromalot, Plunderstorm, Ultor
 * The Fourth Wars: Diotoir
 * Sir Chromalot, Plunderbird 4
 * The Fifth Wars: Pussycat
 * 13 Black
 * The Sixth Wars: Kat 3

Best Newcomer
This award was given out to the team that was judged to have been the best newcomer for that series. The award was given out from the fourth to the sixth series. In the fourth and fifth series, the winning robot was chosen from a list of nominations. In the list below, the winner of the award for each series is shown first, followed by the other nominees.


 * The Fourth Wars: Tornado
 * Robochicken, Attila The Drum, Mousetrap
 * The Fifth Wars: Fluffy
 * Crushtacean, S3
 * The Sixth Wars: Dantomkia

 