I know its not about the awards and my older son gary knows its not about it but iam kinda glad my youngest didnt win first because he seen those big 13lb trophys on the liberty site and really wanted one and came very close 2nd i think he would have been pretty upset if he was standing on the podium waiting for them to hand out that trophy and they handed him a picture instead! But the experience was worth it for all the kids if they placed or didnt a good confidence builder before subs and state.