I got a letter today to say I'd been nominated for a local "Young Volunteer of the Year" award. It was a nice surprise, especially as I was put forward by somebody in the community rather than just somebody from one of the organisations I've supported looking for a mutual pat on the back. However, I'm fairly certain I won't win it (and feel a bit of an imposter being nominated in the "Young" category of anything), a pessimistic thought that led to the realisation I've never really won anything.
Obviously there have been chance based things (football bets, puzzle competitions my granny submitted in my name, TTH Most Underrated etc) and things that don't really mean anything (participation certificates, my catalogue of e-victories over Harold) but nothing for actual achievements.
So I thought I'd give you all the opportunity to show how much more impressive you are. Hopefully we're not all such bitter disappointments.
(Yes, Lewis. We know, Lewis.)