pay it forward
As a recipient of an Awesome Award, you have the honour and responsibility of bestowing
it onto the next awesome person and completing the circle. Recognition is all about
showing people that they are valued and appreciated. Presenting them with an Awesome
Award simply provides you with an opportunity to say something special and show
them that they are valued.
So think about making your presentation special - but don’t overthink it, just follow
your heart and have fun with it! After all, it’s not everyday that you get to present
an Awesome Award! Use your imagination and creativity and all the things that make
you awesome and then pay it forward! Once you’ve made your presentation,
come back and step into history by logging your
awesome experience.Thank you for helping to celebrate all that is awesome!
By making your presentation awesome, you’ll contribute to the legend of the Awesome
Awards and make it even more special to the recipient. Once you’ve decided who to
present your award to, there are 3 things to consider:
think of what you’re going to say
When recognizing someone, express the specific things that you appreciate about
them and why they matter. This will add weight and meaning to your recognition
because it is thoughtful and personal. Also, recognition isn’t about being practiced
and polished, it’s about sincerity, making eye contact and speaking from your heart.
Expect silent pauses, amazement, tears of joy and big hugs - we’re talking about
real people here!
consider how you’re going to say it
Now that you have your message, how are you going to convey it? In person presentations
are the best, but you might choose to make a video or record a song or maybe even
write a letter and mail it. Try to take some pictures or ask someone to help record
the event because special moments can feel like they pass quickly.
decide where you’re going to say it
Where you choose to present your award will add to the recipient’s experience. You
may prefer a small private gathering with only a few people, or you might organize
a big party or public gathering - it’s up to you. Just try to think of what the
recipient would be comfortable with and appreciate.