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What is the point of industry awards?

Booze, sweat and plexiglass

An illustration of a star-shaped award in a wheelbarrow.
Illustration: Ryan Gillett

Industry awards are ridiculous and ubiquitous. That both of these things are true is doubtless a sad commentary on the human condition. But it also tells you something about the things that employees value.

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