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While writing I'd Like to ThankNobody for this weeks edition I began thinking about the awards I'd received over the years. I still have my Outstanding Senior Choir Member trophy from 1988. Buried in my closet sits a medal from my Cub Scout days. Im sure I have every prize ever bestowed upon me. It made me think about a GREAT career choice out there, a job where you know your work makes a difference - TROPHY MAKER!

That's right. Trophy maker. There has to be a job like that. Trophies don't just magically appear from the sky. SOMEBODY has to make them. If you want a job where youll know beyond any shadow of a doubt that your efforts will be appreciated, THIS is the job for you. Your hard work will be proudly displayed for the world to see. The fruit of your labor will be the want and desire of all mankind.

Everyone wants to get a trophy. Trophies are everywhere and we WANT them.

Sittin' Pretty and Shining Away! High schools build huge cases to display their trophies. Olympic competitions are held and awards gold, silver and bronze medals. There was a 'Brady Bunch' episode dedicated to the quest for a trophy. Who can forget young Bobby's teary-eyed determination as he said, "I've just GOTTA get a trophy. I've just gotta!?

Nearly every profession in the known universe honors their own with the presentation of a trophy of one kind or another. Writers receive Pulitzer Prizes. Teachers win Golden Apple Awards. Heroes and villains alike can win Time Magazines Man of the Year Award.

The completion of every sports season ends with a trophy presentation. Tennis players kiss theirs. Hockey players hoist the Stanley Cup high above their heads. Pro golfers get a trophy AND a snazzy green jacket. I wonder if the folks at Century 21 have a ceremony where they give out their golden coats?

Broadway has the Tonys. Hollywood has the Oscars. Television has the Emmys. Even the adult film industry hands out statues at the Adult Video News Awards. I think those are called the Hornys. I hear there's stiff competition for those. Thank YOU! Tip your wait staff.

If national trophies are not within your reach, there's a bevy of regional and local trophies being offered. Employees of the Month are commemorated on a plaque. Cub Scouts earn merit badges. There's not a league bowler on the planet that doesn't want at least one of those golden bowlers standing high atop a fake marble slab.