Hmm . Let me restate my opinion .
I don't see a reason why the new awards should bother you . If you're worried that some people might get it without proving that they deserve it - you shouldn't .
You yourself pointed out a few of the awards that you need to work hard for , and afterwards prove the work you've done to be able request that award - and there you have it . These are the awards that truly matter . These are the awards that are truly earned .
So not only shouldn't the new awards bother you - quite the contrary - they make your hard earned awards become even more valuable and rare . You can "hold them " even higher now .
After all , you can always check whether an award is just for show or truly deserved.