<p>While I think the intent of a thank you should be nothing more that a nice gesture - I think they are unnecessary. If you are so compelled that it is keeping you up at night go ahead and write one - it won’t make a difference if you get the nomination or not.</p>
<p>My daughter didn’t write one and she got a nomination. I honestly don’t know how most kids would have the time anyway. As far as the MOC office goes - they get so much mail in a day they could probably care less.</p>