presentation tips

The Awesome Awards create an opportunity for you to recognize and appreciate someone amazing and to make them feel special. With that in mind, here are a few tips for presenting your award:

Speak from your heart - this is the most important thing to remember.

Mention specific qualities or traits or actions that you appreciate and value.

Make eye contact - recognition is about communicating.

Be generous - give your praise freely, don’t drive with the brakes on.

Be thoughtful - think about what you’re going to say and how you’re going to say it. Is it a formal ceremony, a serenade or a surprise flash mob? Have fun with it and make it awesome!

Think social - recognition is like a big hug from your community. If you want others present, be sure to invite them beforehand.

Plan ahead to capture photos or videos of your award presentation - ask a friend to help record the magical moment for posterity.

Consider location - where you present your award is important. Will it be at a quiet cafe or a community townhall meeting? Make sure people can hear you when you're talking.

Hand over the award - you can hand the recipient their award at any time during your presentation, but it's usually best towards the end, once they know what they're being recognized for.

Offer the recipient a chance to respond after receiving the award. Some folks will say a few words, others will simply be too overjoyed. Either is fine, just go with the flow.

The act of recognizing someone is special and inspiring, not only for the person receiving the award, but also for the person presenting the award as well as the people that are watching. It's ok to feel a little nervous but remember, everyone wants to see you succeed!