Eric,
Actually, that DID happen for many years during the Stevie Wonder era (1960's and 1970's for those of you who weren't around then). Anytime Stevie was nominated for an award, he won (and rightly so). The difference being... we never heard the other nominees cringing "Why not me?" or "Uggh... the same person always wins." -- at least not publicly. Instead, the more seasoned veterans who were nominated multiple times but never won when Stevie was nominated, would make light of it in later years by thanking Stevie for not being nominated anymore when they finally did win (and Stevie was no longer making the music inroads he did earlier). It became a standard part of many award acceptance speeches years later. Namely, "I first want to thank Stevie Wonder for not being nominated this year." 
The difference is subtle, but it's all a matter of style and saying something in a very disarming manner. That's all I'm sayin'. It's a skill that folks hone after garnishing a few bruises and battle scars along the road of life. 
Continue on with the great work! What you've accomplished thus far is bigger than the award. The recognition will come in due course... and perhaps in a very unique way.
David
