ABPL has been at the forefront in recognising talent and rewarding achivement. Asian Achievers’ Awards (AAA) and Asian Voice Charity Awards (AVCA), among many others, are glittering examples of this! This pioneering initiative is not matched by any other weekly magazine or newsletter, be it in English or in other languages. It is therefore appropriate for AV and GS to reward their letter writers with a certificate of merit or better still, a plaque, as a tangible evidence of achivement which one can display on his/her mantel piece and cherish for years to come.
I started the ball rolling on this topic and many prolific writers of this column are on all fours with me on this. However, some with a holier-than-thou attitude, seem to want to throw the spanner in the works. These people probably do not believe in sentimental values or do not have appreciation for finer things in life. If rewarding achievement was a futile process, ABPL would not be spending time and money on AAA and AVCA. For me, a certificate or plaque will serve as a fond memory of my association with ABPL. After all, having published almost 300 letters is no mean feat!
Dinesh Sheth
Newbury Park, Ilford
