I agree 100%. It was MicroProse Sims that got me into Sims in the 1st place. I loved the feeling that I accomplished something. They never cheapened the Awards like everyone else has by giving you medals like the Bronze Star just for completing missions or levels. You had to earn them with points, so you never knew when you might get them.
Also, I loved the Uniform pictures. F-117a Stealth Fighter (formaly F-19, LOL) actually showed you in your Class A's and you could earn Ribbons, not just the usual same Medals that everyone still uses.
I miss MicroProse