For those moaning about the lack of junior presence, I would ask this. What have you actively done to push for those junior to you, who you believe are worthy of such an award to get one?
I passionately believe in recognition of effort, and always take enormous pleasure in writing a congratulatory note to people I know who are recognised, because they deserve it.
Its all very well bitching about how life isn't fair, but unless you actively push for the recognition of your people, you are hardly in a position to complain that they arent rewarded. New Years resolution for all of us should be to champion the cause of our people!