What is it that makes an award so special?  Is it the feeling of accomplishment or recognition from your peers?  Is it the realization that all the hours of hard work, sweat and pain have finally paid off?  To me what makes an award special is a combination of all of these along with knowing the value lies in the fact that not everyone gets one.  The trophy handed out to all participants can have value for sure, but not nearly as much as the one that singles one person out for one exceptional performance.  Everyone is not supposed to get a trophy because if they do then where is the incentive to give that extra little bit worth awarding.  #oscars #spikelee  #theacadamy