[Beth Sweet]

Don't say what you think they want to hear. Be real, if you're fake, they'll know.

Have fun! Whether you win the award or not doesn't make everything you've done less fun, meaningful or memorable. You've done it, you're going to do more, those are the two things you need to remember. The rest is just a chunk of stone and some glass. A very nice one, mind you, but merely that.

Yes, the acknowledgement is nice, but just realize that you've done is the part that was tough, this is just a little conversation about it. I'm sure you've had them many times with many people.

Good luck!