Award Trophy
Do’s and Don’ts When You Award Trophies
If you’ve been selected to award trophies at one ceremony or another, then you might be confused regarding what to do. This is especially true if you are doing it for the first time. Here are some tips to help you make sure that awarding those trophies goes as smoothly as possible:
Don’t Grandstand – Too many people make the mistake of thinking that awarding a trophy is their time to shine. When you award trophies, you should remember that the moment belongs to the ones receiving the trophies, not yours. Too many people have interrupted awards ceremonies in order to make a speech or something in order to turn the attention of the people towards themselves.
If you are requested to make a small statement, then do so, focusing on the sport and the people who won the trophy. Make your statement short but memorable. Whatever you do, do not try to interrupt the host, grab the microphone and utter the word “I would like to say something.” This becomes especially annoying if you suddenly pull out a piece of paper, indicating that you used the moment to make a speech, instead of awarding trophies to the winners.
Don’t do anything stupid – You should also realize that although the attention of the crowd would be away from you, you would still be up on stage (or wherever the trophy awarding occurs) with those receiving the attention. This means you will be observed, even if it will occur in the peripheral vision of the crowd.
You should try to maintain a dignified appearance and make sure that people see that you truly respect the awards being given. Although to you, the trophy award may just be another hunk of metal to be passed along to the next person, but to others, it represents the supreme effort that they have exerted to overcome all odds and achieve supremacy.
Be sincere – You should know that when you are awarding trophies to winners, they will have a chance to observe your sincerity up close. This means they will be able to see whether or not you are truly congratulating them. After a hard-earned victory, nothing can heat up tempers faster than a suggestion that the winners do not deserve the prize. You need to make sure that you are sincere in your congratulations of the winners. Even if you rooted for the wrong team, you have to recognize the existence and abilities of the winners. After all, recognition is what winners truly value.
There are many ways to show your sincerity. One of the best ways is to meet the winners eye to eye and simply nod in approval. This gesture is quite simple, but it has a lot of deep implications. You could also betray yourself by the way you shake the hands of the winners. Be firm in your handshake and this shows your sincerity in awarding a trophy. Remember that a trophy award is just a symbol. It is the respect that comes with that trophy that people truly value.
When you award trophies, you might feel as I you have no idea what to do and whose hand to shake next. Just follow the tips above and you’re sure to be able to do your best and show the true spirit of the trophy awarding ceremony.
Source: http://www.positivearticles.com/blog