Award Presentation Ideas for Corporate Events

How to Make Your Winners Feel Like Stars

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1.0 The Magic of the Moment

You have worked hard to plan your event in Dubai. You have ordered the perfect crystal awards from TheAwardsDXB. Now, it is time for the most important part. It is time to give the awards to your team!

Giving an award is not just about handing over a box. It is about the “moment.” It is about how the person feels when they hear their name. If the presentation is boring, the award feels less special. But if the presentation is exciting, the winner will remember it forever.

This guide will give you simple ideas to make your award ceremony the best one yet. These ideas work for big parties or small office meetings.

2.0 Idea 1: The Surprise Reveal

Most people expect to see the trophies sitting on a table. Why not hide them? This creates a big surprise!

You can keep the awards behind a curtain or under a nice cloth. When it is time to announce the winner, you pull the cloth away. You can use bright lights to make the crystal sparkle.

Another fun way to surprise people is to not tell the winner they won! Call them to the front for a different reason. Then, surprise them with the trophy. The look on their face will be priceless. People love surprises because they feel honest and fun.

3.0 Idea 2: Use the Power of Video

We live in a world of screens. Use them! Before you call the winner to the stage, show a short video.

The video can show pictures of the person working. It can show them helping customers. You can ask their friends at work to say one nice thing about them.

When the video ends, the music should get loud. Then, you say their name. This makes the winner feel like a movie star. It also tells everyone else in the room why this person is getting a trophy. It shows their hard work in a way that everyone can see.

4.0 Idea 3: Create a “Walk of Fame”

Make the walk to the stage feel special. You do not need a real red carpet, but you can create a “Walk of Fame.”

Ask the rest of the team to stand up and cheer. They can clap their hands or use “clappers” to make noise. You can even have a special song play for each winner. Let them pick their favorite song!

When the winner walks through a cheering crowd, they feel like a hero. It turns a simple walk into a victory lap. This is a great way to get everyone in the room excited. It makes the whole team feel like they are part of the win.

5.0 Idea 4: The Team Secret Video

This is a very sweet idea that people in the UAE love. Before the event, talk to the winner’s family. Ask them to film a 10-second video on their phone. They can say, “We are so proud of you!”

Show this video right after they get their bespoke award. Many people will be so happy they might cry! It shows that the company knows the person has a life outside of work. It shows that you care about them as a person, not just a worker. This creates a very strong bond between the company and the employee.

6.0 Small Tips for a Great Speech

The person giving the award needs to say the right things. Here are some simple tips for the speaker:

• Don’t just read a list: Talk from the heart. Say what you truly like about the person.
• Keep it short: People get bored if the speech is too long. Two minutes is perfect.
• Look them in the eye: When you give the trophy, look at the winner. Smile and shake their hand.
• Wait for the photo: After you give the award, stand still! Let the photographer take a good picture of both of you holding the trophy. This photo will be on the company website later!

7.0 Conclusion: More Than Just a Trophy

A trophy is a beautiful object. But the way you give it is what makes it a memory. Whether you use a surprise, a video, or a cheering crowd, make sure the focus is on the person.

In Dubai, we want everything to be “number one.” Your award ceremony should be number one, too! At TheAwardsDXB, we make the trophies that people are proud to hold. We use the best crystal and metal to make sure the “moment” looks perfect.

Are you ready to plan your next big ceremony? Visit theawardsdxb.com and let us help you find the perfect trophies for your stars!