I'm not sure our statements really connect with each other.
I think the industry's navel-gazing is a huge part of the problem. I don't give a shit about awards or what work wins them and I don't think other people should either. The same way I don't care about the Grammies and their impact on what music I listen to.
Awards are always going to be dominated by things that have nothing to do with the work being voted on.
Awards are always going to be dominated by things that have nothing to do with the work being voted on.