General Motivation Blog » Awards Presentation Ideas http://www.generalmotivationblog.com Focusing on the Human Side of HR Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:41:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 How to Make an Awards Presentation Fun http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/how-to-make-an-awards-presentation-fun/ http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/how-to-make-an-awards-presentation-fun/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:55:27 +0000 admin http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/?p=192  

One need not emulate the Golden Globes to make the awards presentation entertaining.

It’s time to set aside some time, pull all the employees together, and present the latest awards. Sure, for the recipients, receiving the awards and the recognition is already exciting, but how do you make an awards presentation fun for everyone?  To [...]]]>

 

One need not emulate the Golden Globes to make the awards presentation entertaining.

It’s time to set aside some time, pull all the employees together, and present the latest awards. Sure, for the recipients, receiving the awards and the recognition is already exciting, but how do you make an awards presentation fun for everyone?  To avoid the glazed-over look of the rest of the group, here are a few ideas that will get them looking forward to receiving their recognition awards next time around.  And no, it doesn’t require a red carpet or awards shaped like a gilded planet.

Thanks for the Memories:  If the awards to be presented are related to years of service or a retirement, a few days before the presentation ask the employees to secretly write down a funny or positive memory of those to be honored.  Sort through them and read the best ones aloud before presenting the award. 

This Day in History:  Another great way to celebrate years of service or a retirement is to do a little research on the employee’s hire date and/or year.  What were the fads then?  Who was president?  Was The Cosby Show the most popular show on television, or Laugh In?  What was the price of bread, gas, milk, bellbottoms? And speaking of bellbottoms, a photo of the honored person “way back when” is sure to be a hit!

Keep the Speeches Short and Entertaining:  We’ve all seen them during Red Carpet events:  The actor gets up on stage and won’t stop thanking everyone, including the key grip, gaffer, manicurist, grade school teachers…  While you probably won’t have that problem from employees receiving an award (most would just assume thank you for the watch and return to their seat), remember to keep your own speeches compact.  Be sure to keep your words heartfelt and sincere without getting too lengthy so the entire audience stays plugged in and interested.

Feed the Masses:  One sure way to get everyone gathered around, and in a hurry, is to serve up some good fresh coffee, a cake, even a lunch.  You may want to save the awards ceremony for after the lunch has been served, however, or wait for everyone to have cake and coffee mug in hand.  Sure, they love their coworker and want to see them applauded for a job well done, but feeding the group first will assure all eyes are on the presentation and not that beautiful double layer chocolate cake back in the corner.

The most important thing in setting up awards presentations is to make sure it’s engaging and fun, and that not only the guest(s) of honor walk away feeling positive and fully appreciated, but the entire staff.  It doesn’t need to be over the top or expensive, but it should be meaningful.  The best part?  No glittery evening gowns required.

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1105757_a_gift_for_youFor many companies, the holidays mean the perfect time for award presentations.  Perhaps your company saves this special time of year to hand out plaques and awards for a job well done, years of service, and other mile-markers.  To make your presentations more meaningful than a visit from St. Nick himself, it’s always best to make the occasion stand out.  

For some companies, years of service awards are sent directly to the recipient’s house.  That approach may be easy, but it’s certainly lacking.  The office Christmas party is the perfect time to hand out the award while everyone is present.  Set aside a special time during the party to recognize all those special achievements.  Such an occasion is sure to be remembered fondly for years to come.

If the holiday party has already come and gone, or if your company cut back this year660847_silver_bells and isn’t having its usual shin-dig, try pulling coworkers together in the break room for a quick but thoughtful presentation.  Simple things like making sure there’s plenty of good fresh coffee, some holiday cookies, and perhaps some music and a few decorations will help mark the event as something notable. 

In many ways, an award’s presentation can be just as important as the item itself, perhaps even more so.  It shows the company truly appreciates its employees, and isn’t just going through the motions of passing out plaques because that’s what a company is supposed to do.  Don’t miss this golden opportunity to let your employees know how important they are!  There’s nothing like the spirit of the season to make your thanks be even more heartfelt than ever.

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