I confess, I can’t stand award shows — which explains in part why I never chased after them much. Others were more driven than I to fill out the submission forms, but I did get some and yes, I admit, it did feel good when the team or I received one.
In the end, a job well done, a “thank you” from a client, or a “nicely done” from colleagues gives me more satisfaction. Verbal commendations and letters of recommendation are personal, somehow they feel more genuine and less self-congratulatory. Awards catch dust.
Letter of recommendation three: 
Awards:
Aurora 2005
Regional Addy 2004
Print Annual 2003
Print Annual 1996
Print Annual 1994
American Corporate Identity 1994
References:
Ask what Julie Manning, Interactive Director, SiriusXM, says about me…
Ask JulieAnne Sebold, Interactive Director, SiriusXM;
Ask Thomas B. Conway, Senior Vice President, FD Public Affairs;
Ask Brian Kennedy; Managing Director, Public Affairs; Energy Sector Head FD Americas;
Ask John M. Windolph; Executive Vice President, JWT Specialized Communications;
Ask Jess Sarmiento; Senior Vice President, Chlopak Leonard Schechter and Associates;
Ask Blake Truitt, Director of Corporate Sponsorship, NPR.
