FutureBook innovation awards short lists

I wonder whether exam result nerves, like phantom limb syndrome, ever entirely fade from the nervous system.  I've just looked at the short list for the Bookseller's FutureBooks innovation award.  Several writers on WRD showed support by nominating me.  Naturally enough, my name didn't appear.  It was totally unrealistic to think an independent minnow on a shoestring could compete against names put forward by whale-ish companies.  Still, nothing ventured etc.etc.