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Participation awards. You’ve probably all received one at some one point or another, but has anyone really wondered why? Why do they exist? What do people think they do? Why would this ever help anyone, ever? It’s reasonable, as parental figures, to want the best for your children. You’re trying to keep your child from pain and struggle, and you think being raised in a world of happiness and smiles will keep them happy and smiling. Everyone wants the best for their child: happiness, companionship

special. On May 28th in my AP Literature class, my teacher handed out note cards for that night’s Senior Awards ceremony. My card had three numbers on it 7,9 and 21. Each number represents the order in which a group of awards would be given out. For instance, since I had number 7 first, I was part of the seventh group to go up on stage and receive an award. I was ecstatic to see which awards I would

Participation awards encourage involvement by recognizing the hard work of everyone involved, which is why they shouldn’t be seen as pity awards that students don’t deserve. By rewarding participation, you applaud the effort and hard work of the deserving winners, but also the hundreds of other competitors who put forth their best effort. Unfortunately, parents like James Harrison don’t understand the purpose or benefit of participation awards, resulting in the stigma around them. James confiscated

The Zee Rishtey Awards is an annual award show presented by Zee TV to recognize and honor the popularity of characters portrayed by the actors in the Indian soap opera's aired on Zee TV. The Zee Rishtey Awards have been one of the most popular and most rated award events since 2010 on Zee TV. Nominations for the awards are declared by the channel. The winners are selected through voting that is made online and through SMS. The first Zee Rishtey Awards (titled as Zee Rishton Ka Utsav) ceremony was

The notion of participation awards in childhood activities have raised a spark debate; while awarding each child with a uniform trophy supports equality, what’s there to say about the detrimental effect on motivation if everyone is labeled a winner? The expectation of an award or certificate, in conclusion to any activity, is viewed as a guarantee; often, they serve as the sole motivation point for those uninterested in the activity itself as they’re aware they’ll be a winner regardless. This inflated

Awards are given out to many kids for the same reason. These credulous kids are being taught that everything you do can lead you to getting a trophy. Most children are given awards for being on time, participation, showing up to practice, exetera. Teachers, parents, and coaches are all responsible for this; showing that kids are awarded for something that does not deserve an award. How would you feel if your kid grew up thinking that most of the things he/she does is enough to get an award? Kids

case. As pessimistic as it may sound, what truly matters in our society today is results. Kids growing up today simply expect to be rewarded since they put effort in. The first time I got a participation award was one of the most confusing days in my life was the first time I got a participation award. It was just so foreign to me that I could fail, but still receive praise. I can’t say for sure if there were others that felt the same way, but in my ultra-competitive family, this was unacceptable. My

Trying to fix a diversity problem doesn’t have an instant solution. The Academy is facing this and dealing with the racial representation in the Oscar Awards as it has become a huge problem in Hollywood. Ira Deutchman, a member of the Academy, has stated “Like many Academy members, I was embarrassed and disappointed when this year’s Oscar nominees were announced, but I wasn't shocked. After all, no season passes without several scathing articles about the lack of diversity in Hollywood, both on the

Summary The article explores the difference between 2016 Oscar Awards, which was surrounded by controversy regarding the lack of diversity, and the 2017 show, which attempted to demonstrate diversity. According to the post, there were no actors of color nominated for the Oscars for the last two years, and the issue arose some debates in 2016. As a result, seven minority actors were nominated, six of which were black. Denzel Washington became the most nominated black actor after he received a nomination

night the American Music Awards (AMA’s) opened in 2016. The American Music Awards is a huge event in the music industry. This event is sometimes compared to the Grammys. As we all know, the opening and closing acts are the most important because you have to start the show off right to get everyone in that good and exciting mood, then it is also important to end the show with that special performance to remember until next year's event comes. At the 2016 American Music Awards, Bruno Mars stole the show