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Pop Culture. Oscars may return to saying ‘the winner is ...’. In a throwback to more competitive days, Academy Award presenters rehearsed the line "and the winner is ..." instead of the...
And the Winner Is may refer to: And the Winner Is (radio series), a British radio comedy program. And the Winner Is... (Chubb Rock album), 1989. And the Winner Is... (Selena album), 1987. "And the Winner Is..." (Benson), an episode of the American television series Benson.
- Five-Step Award Process
- Practical Mechanics
- Taking It to The Next Level
Greet the Audience
Welcome the audience to the event. Thank them for attending and address any special guests or sponsors.
Describe the Award
Open your speech with a greeting and then describe the award. Tell about the organization that is giving the award and why this award was created. Who founded this award? What’s the story behind the award? What makes this award unique? Describe the criteria for selecting a winner. Who decides? What are the criteria?
Tell Why They Deserved the Award
Describe the attributes of the person who will be receiving the award. If possible, tell a story about the person. The more details, the better. People who come to awards ceremonies like to be inspired and they like to feel included. The more you can make everyone feel like they are part of something special, the better your speech will be. This is the most important part of the award. Make the recipient feel special by telling stories of their achievements and calling out specific highlights...
You have your speech written and you are setting up the room where you will give the award. It is time to think of some very practical things like the location of the award, the location of the handshake, and the location of the photographer.
To elevate the quality of your speech, add advanced language devices sometimes called colorful language. Let’s talk about the three main types that can make you sound like a speech professional–Theme, alliteration, and parallel construction. More on using colorful language in a speech. Alliteration:Repeat the same sound three times 1. Jake is polis...
Dec 1, 2007 · And the Winner Is. Mitch Albom. 3.84. 238 ratings8 reviews. THE STORY: AND THE WINNER IS tells the comic story of Tyler Johnes, a self-obsessed movie star, who is finally nominated for an Oscar, then dies the night before the awards.
Apr 25, 2009 · And the Winner Is...: Directed by Christina Grozik. With Jerry Springer, Kevin McClatchy, Doug Kusak, Kirk Brown. A film crew is visiting the quaint Midwestern town of Centerville to film a piece about "small town politics".
