How to accept an award gracefully

Show excitement. You don’t have to climb over chairs or even cry, but the audience should recognize that you’re happy to have won the award. Whether you’re accepting an Oscar or community recognition, Toastmasters International offers these proven tips for delivering a powerful acceptance speech for any type of award:
Show your personality. Your acceptance speech should come from the heart.

• Be gracious. Acknowledge the good work done by your competitors and thank the organisation that selected you for the award.
• Show excitement. You don’t have to climb over chairs or even cry, but the audience should recognize that you’re happy to have won the award.
• Be modest. Your acceptance speech should be heartfelt but not self-congratulatory.

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