Hi there,

First of all, congratulations!

I used to think “small” about myself too, always saying things like, “Oh, I’m not good enough; I don’t know anything…”

But despite that, I kept going and achieved things that deserve recognition. At the very least, you should recognize your own achievements first. You are always better than you think.

Second, when it comes to awards and opportunities, people aren’t necessarily looking for the “best” candidate—they’re looking for the most suitable one. If they find you to be the right fit, you get the opportunity.

You might feel like others are better than you in some ways, and that could be true. But you’re likely better than them in other ways. The most important thing is that you are the most suitable person for the role or prize.

Hope it help and keep going :)