1. Giving and Receiving an Award

2. Presentation Speeches Establish the importance of the award Establish the winner’s fitness to receive the award Be brief and sincere

3. Presentation Speeches “Awesome Open” Brief Introduction Body Brief narrative about the award and the awardee Memorable Close Brief Conclusion

4. Speech of Acceptance Express gratitude for the honor that the award represents Indicate that you understand the values that the award represents Be modest Thank those who made it possible for you to receive the award Be brief and sincere

5. Speech of Acceptance Open with “humility” Value of the award “outweighs” your achievement Body Focus on the values of the award Focus on those that have helped you be successful Close with a sincere “Thank You”