Hopwood Award

mystery…But Kostova’s debut went on to outsell The DaVinci Code’s first-day sales, and became the first debut novel to appear on the No. 1 spot on the New York Times best-seller list the same week it was published…Some of the proceeds from her $2-million advance check were used to buy a house, and some went back to Gyorgi’s mother’s house in Bulgaria for the installation of a hot-water heater.” (Notable Biographies, Sidelights) Not only do these quotes show her accomplishments, but they also show her kindness, as she claims the money isn’t everything and donated to her family. She has also gotten the “Quill Award for Debut Author of the Year [2005]” (Web Biography, Paragraph 1) and “acquired the MFA from the University of Michigan, where she also won the Hopwood Award for the Novel-in-Progress.” (Web Biography, Paragraph 2) Her novel also “received the 2006 Book Sense Award for Best Adult Fiction.” (Web Biography, Paragraph 4) Elizabeth Kostova is important to American Literature because she keeps classic tales in her modern-day stories but leaves them understandable and relatable enough that others who read her books will want to read the original stories, as well. Although there were many others before her, she was the only one who was really able to do this without messing everything up and creating a completely new story instead of leaving every other detail in the story the same. She’s not only a good writer, but she’s also a good story-teller in the way that she keeps…

A trophy is a reward for a specific achievement, and serves as recognition or evidence for your accomplishments. Receiving a trophy has been one of the most special and humbling feelings I have ever experienced in my life. It symbolizes my hard work, dedication, and has been a beneficial memory tool. Trophies can have different meanings for certain people, but with me a trophy symbolizes my long journey to get where I am today. Each trophy can tell its own story, and that is something so unique…

back to second grade. You may have participated in the spelling bee, or a little league team, or something having to do with competition. Do you remember everyone getting awards? Maybe. Now, do you still have that award? Probably not, because the award was pointless, which is why you more than likely can't remember what you received the award for. Now think back again, when you received this award, did you envy the first place winner? No, you were happy that you all got the same trophy. Yet…

Are people giving kids too much trophies. Lately kids are giving participation trophies for everything. Adults are giving too much trophies because It teaches that losing is bad. There's no participation trophies in the real world. It can also develop narcissistic traits. People are giving to many trophies to children. There now participation trophies for everything, only mildly ridiculous. I understand why they do it, giving them self confidence. Doing it in moderation is fine, but doing too…

Participation Trophies The two differences that are driving these authors apart are their values and priorities. They both speak of the same argument of whether or not children should receive participation trophies. I agree with Lisa Heffernan’s argument because of the different effects a participation trophy can have on children. Can participation trophies make it hard for children to differentiate the accomplishments that deserve positive reinforcements or can the trophies teach a lesson about…

When kids reach a certain age to play sports or any type of competitive activity, they earn trophies, medals, and ribbons. But kids that have amazing top performances are not acknowledged anymore because many programs have begun awarding all athletes even though some of those athletes aren’t top performers. Giving out trophies, athletes good or bad, it can carry out wrong representations of hard work. In this reflection, I will discussing whether or not everyone should be awarded with a trophy.…

Today participation awards are common place. Everyone knows what they are but not many people know the effects these awards may have on youth athletes. These awards promote a warped sense of self importance. These awards are also a waste of money that could be put towards more important things, such as scholarship programs and training for coaches. If kids works hard and get an award they will have earned it and know they have earned it, and that will mean more than any participation award. …

Participation trophies have mounted to become a notably debated topic because many wonder if participation trophies are not beneficial to the kids that receive them, or merely just taking up space in children’s rooms. Author Ashley Merryman elaborated on these opinions in a bold declaration against participation awards. The opposing point of view suggests that participation trophies do more good than bad in a competitive society. Contributing their word to the conversation, Eric Priceman and…

Alex David Persuasive Speech Do you think kids should get participation awards for something they aren’t really good at? Kids shouldn’t be given awards that they don’t deserve, there should only be one winner and one winner only, instead of everyone winning wins. My reasons for thinking this are: people who think they are good at something tend to do the same thing, people who think they are good at something don’t try to get better because they think they are good already, and the real…

similar awards for working extra hard versus normal participation? Trophies should only be given to overachievers or individuals who give extra efforts, not just everyone. One can have the opposite opinion believing that everyone should receive trophies, not just MVP’s. If trophies are given to everyone, it can minimize the achievement and celebration of the individuals who challenge the best. When trophies are given to only leaders, it can also create competition to increase everyone’s skill…