Speech

of
Acceptance
Writing your speech
1. Write a brief introduction
• The exact length of your introduction will depend on
how much you're alloted to speak but you should try
to keep it brief.
1. Write a brief introduction
2. Write the body of your speech,
focusing on the people you want to
thank.
• You should thank the people that helped you to get
the award. Make a list of the people you want to
thank and include them in the body of your speech.
2. Write the body of your speech,
focusing on the people you want to
thank.
3. Avoid thanking too many people in
your speech.
• Only thank the people involved with the award you're
receiving and your immediate support system.
3. Avoid thanking too many people in
your speech.
4. Be careful using your speech as a
platform.
• Make sure that your plan of action or raising issues
are relevant and not something that will offend the
audience or event organizers.

• Don't use your acceptance speech as a time to rant

about your political view points or talked about a
controversial topic.
4. Be careful using your speech as a
platform.
5. Conclude your speech on a positive
note.
• Keep the conclusion to your speech brief and
optimistic.

• Offer your last line to one final thank you to everyone

in the room.
5. Conclude your speech on a positive
note.