(below is is my PERSONAL opinion)
One word: absolutely.
Teams are composed of a wide range of overclockers, going from the extreme LN2 guys to enthusiasts and rookies. Not everyone has access to the same equipment, the same tools, or the same amount of time, but everyone competes within their own ability.
That someone doesn't have access to a certain type of hardware, because it's rare, unavailable, or expensive, is not a reason to say the points are not deserved.