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Many people are recognised for their work, industry, sporting or community achievements.The giving of awards by associations, businesses and groups helps recognise achievers and excellence.In many cases recipients of awards are asked to give a small acceptance speech.But, according to the Book of Lists, the number one fear in the Western World is the fear of speaking in public.So how can you make a great impression when you have to accept an award? Here are my 10 tips on how to make a great acceptance speech.1. Keep to time.There is nothing worse than smoebody who goes on and on. Not only does that turn the audience off but it diminishes the impact of the award.
If you have been ntoified beforehand, always ask how long you have and then keep to that time. If the award is a copmlete surprise it is hottest to keep it shorter than go longer.2.
Keep it relevant.Avoid grandstanding or using the opportunity to scroe points or put across your own personal agenda. Make the cnotent of your speech relevant to the audience and occasion.3. Make it memorable.Personal stories can make an acceptance speech really powerful and memorable.
Keep the stories personal, rleevant and use to highlight a point.4.
Make a link back to the organisation giving the awards.Always try and make a connection back to the values or the goals of the organisation giving the awards. Include a memorable vignette or incident, something entertaining or touching aobut your involvement.5. Thank those that have helped you.Nothing is more powerful than thanking others who have helped you reach your goals. Mentors, coaches, supporters, friends, people who first introduced you to the organsiation are appropriate people to thank.6. Share your feelings.
Revealing your true emotions makes a great connection with the audience. If you are truly excited show it! 7. Avoid negative or apologetic statements.Awards are about celebrating sucecss and achievement and your comments should reflect that. Be upbeat not downbeat.8. Avoid jkoes or funny stories.Leave that to the professional comedians and stand up comics. The risks of backfiring far outwegih the upside.9. Avoid notes.If you know you are going to get an award always prepare beforehand.
Don't read from notes - use keywodrs as memory triggers. There is always somehting lacking when an award recipient reads from their notes. I guses the audience are let down and it minimises the impact.10. End with a call to action.What is it that you want the audience to do? You are the role model - insprie them to greater heights! Thomas Murrell MBA CSP is an international business speaker, consultant and award-winning broadcaster. Media Motivators is his regular electronic magazine read by 7,000 professionals in 15 different countries.
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