No, Melvin, on bodybuilding forums your second place out of two competitors in a novice division is what doesn't mean much. An IFBB national title is significant especially for Canada, Australia and larger countries that have titles.
Contrary to what you believe I don't boast about having won a title. I never put up a photo of me winning that contest in my gym. How many other gym owners can claim that? My daughter put up a photo in the history wall a few years ago. I don't boast about having university degrees, either. Nor would I consider buying a degree online!