How important are design awards?

As I view other design sites and personal portfolios, several take quite a bit of time to flaunt their awards. My question is do these design awards really matter? Am I handicapped because I have one, maybe two awards?

It’s my opinion the work speaks more than awards. I don’t really think a plethora of awards is going to be the deciding factor. Sure, it might look good and make your client feel warm inside, but does it break/make the bank?