Tips to Host an Awards Ceremony that No One Will Forget

One of the most difficult aspects of hosting an awards ceremony is that it involves a lot of speaking. If you simply read out a long list of names and present them with awards, your audience can get bored quickly. Here are some tips to make sure that does not happen! 

 

1. Pass on the Stage. 

Especially if your awards ceremony is on the smaller side, it can be a good decision to skip the traditional stage setup. It can feel more memorable and personal if you simply set up a table in the center of the room for the action to take place.   

 

2. Make Time for Socializing. 

Socializing is important at any event. You don’t want your attendees to come in, sit down, hear the names called off, and that’s it. You want to encourage them to socialize and network with each other. To do this, make sure it is convenient for them to do so by making sure there is enough room for guests to maneuver around the room. 

 

3. Who Has Been Most Exceptional? 

Of course, you want to be inclusive and recognize a lot of people for the good work they have done, but you also may want to consider choosing one top performer to give the “highest” awards to. This way, people have something to aspire to, as well as an extra exciting announcement to anticipate at the awards ceremony.  

 

4. Don’t Skimp on the Food. 

Food is a major aspect of pretty much any event. Don’t go light on the food. Make sure there are some good quality selections for people to enjoy. In fact, if there are some people on the fence about attending the ceremony in the first place, the promise of some good catering can be just the push they need!  

 

5. Don’t Settle for Crummy Trophies. 

If you’re going to give out personalized awards, they ought to be something that your employees will want to keep for years! Otherwise, all the work you put into the awards ceremony will not be as rewarded as it could be.  

 

Above all else, think of your people first. These tips are general, so now it’s time for you to consider your people’s unique preferences and get into the specifics! 

 

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