Awards and recognitions Awards serve as incentives and a springboard to rise to greater heights of excellence in chosen fields. They encourage individuals to redouble their energies and reaffirm that sincere effort was worthwhile. Often, meaningful actions are not motivated by the anticipation of recognition; rather, they are inspired by one’s ability to achieve with distinction what is possible within one’s means. Undoubtedly, many such noble deeds benefit humanity and enrich the society in which we live. Intentions driven by self-glorification, fame, popularity, or financial gain are hardly worthy of esteem.
The recent incident of former U.S. President Donald Trump actively canvassing for the Nobel Peace Prize is a novel and unprecedented attempt. Even the gift reportedly presented by the recipient, Mrs. Machado, ought to have been politely declined. An award is neither to be solicited nor earned as a trophy for public gloating. Awards are external incentives meant to acknowledge meritorious service that advances human causes and addresses contentious issues deserving attention. Awards that are canvassed are in extremely poor taste. Politically motivated recognitions seldom represent the highest order of honour. There also exist awards that can be quietly secured by paying a requisite fee. Many such organisations actively canvass and invite gullible individuals, feeding a false sense of pride and glory. These so-called honorific gestures merely boost the image of those hungry for publicity and carry no intrinsic value. Today, awards abound in almost every sphere of human activity—politics, education, music, sports, arts and culture, cinema, and more. Organisations often seek mileage and visibility through such honours. We frequently witness the felicitation of individuals who no longer need awards, yet whose image provides a booster dose to stagnating organisations seeking relevance. In contrast, standard and prestigious awards are governed by objective, well-defined parameters, conferred annually and based purely on merit. If the purpose of an award is public display and self-promotion, it reflects poor taste. Flimsy awards conferred at the drop of a hat are meaningless; their impact fades sooner rather than later. Our actions, achievements, efforts, and sacrifices should not be hinged on temporary gratification or personal glorification. Awards conferred without expectation—and without striving for them—are precious in their worth and value. Awards should neither promote nor advertise organisations, but rather recognise selfless work of outstanding merit. These honours are confined to files, display cupboards, and when recipient pass away they no longer hold the esteem. They just assume decorative or ornamental significance and will soon be a dustbin product .The successors aren't too concerned of its worth or value :Nelson Lopes Chinchinim Nelson Lopes Chinchinim https://lopesnelsonnat.wordpress.com
