Best and Up-Comming Individual - 2006

Oh My God!!!

These were my first thoughts....I was just too shocked...didn't know to laugh out or cry or to scream out loud....

It was the annual TNS kick-off meeting and we were reviewing our previous years performance. It was great to see and know how much we have all contributed towards the company's growth.

But i couldn't help remember the stress, the tears, the fights, the arguments, the tension, the palpitations....it was all still too fresh.

I had come back from my break looking for a fresh start...rather more like a refreshed start. I wanted to take things easier...I had burnt too much of the mid-night oil as the rest of the team had and thought it was time to slow down for a while.

I cant say I felt dissatisfied or unappreciated. Nilanjan has been a total star with always reminding each of us how he appreciates our work. Also when you see him putting in so much time and effort into his work it only motivates you to work harder. You know hes not only a team leader but a team driver too....he didn't only tell us and lead us but also worked with us shoulder to shoulder...

But there was still this emptiness...a lack of motivation setting in that at the end of the day your only a tiny speck in the big picture.

But the award changed it all....I remember Steve's words faintly (although I wish I had paid more attention....I jus didn't know he was talkin bout me!)

He said something along the lines of 'this individual is someone who thinks she is not appreciated enough...' and i think that was strike on! I could smile and say ....no its not so...but honestly...it was the feeling exactly!

And after this award...all I would like to say is....thank you TNS...and THANK YOU STEVE HAMILTON-CLARK!!