Actress Deepika Padukone, who has lifted several awards last year for her performances in "Chennai Express" and ""Goliyon Ki Raasleela - Ram Leela", says that awards are important as it is sign of appreciation and hardwork.

"Awards matter to me. I would have been very disappointed if was not given any award last year. No matter what we say but at the end of the day, the person who goes there and wins the award feels good about it," the 28-year-old told IANS.