Worth of Ux awards in career growth

Are ux design awards necessary for career growth?

I have heard about NY Product Design Awards, IX awards, Innovation Awards by Fast Company, MUSE and what not. There are substantial categories and overflowing participation.

I am thinking to add in my entry but the entry fees are all over 250$ . The A’ Design Award is over 800$ for late entry. Thats a lot just to enter. Winning chances for a freelance designer without so much money to put in, has to consider many things.

I have never entered my designs for awards as l have heard these awards are mostly buyouts and our worth as a designer is more than this.

If anybody wants to recommend something, l am all ears.