Awarding Ceremony

What to do:

Use simple words. Say begin instead of commence, and after instead of subsequent to.

What to do:

Use contractions (didn’t, won’t) to make your speech sound more relaxed.

What to do:

Use voice inflections and hand gestures.

What to do:

Use personal pronouns.

What not to do:

Be promtous and monotonous.

What not to do:

Be unenergized.

What not to do:

Be unsure and nervous.

What not to do:

Read, and sound like you’re reading.

What not to do:

Talk for a long time. This is your awardee’s night, not yours.

What not to do:

Announce the wrong winner.

What not to do:

Say inappropriate comments.