At the time of application I had just started the second year of my master's program (tough to complete in the Doctorate category)! I had two papers submitted in mid high-very high impact journals ( <4 and <8 impact factor), 2 intl conference presentations, and 5 provincial/regional presentations. I also won 3 relatively large provincial awards (5-10k) and had a ton of extra curricular activities (chair of 3 different committies, 5 volunteer positions).
I'm not devastated that I didn't win since I didn't think I had a stellar app for the doctoral category, but still disappointed!
Those two papers are now in press for publication, I am collecting data for a third, supervising 3 undergraduate honours projects and working on a book chapter. I am coming back with a vengeance next year NSERC!!!
I'm just glad I don't have to creep this forum or obsess with checking my mailbox anymore!
Congrats to everyone who won and best of luck in the future for all applicants!