It's created an annual ceremony to recognize people who have the wisdom to pull the plug, because even if it wasn't the breakthrough they'd hoped for, their time and resources were still well spent.
Se ha creado una ceremonia anual para reconocer a las personas que han tenido la sabiduría de terminar con ello, porque aún si no fuese el avance que ellos esperaban, su tiempo y recursos se iban a gastar eficazmente.