1. Ceremonial Speaking: Speeches for Special Occasions

2. Speeches for Special Occasions

3. Master or Mistress of Ceremonies
An individual designated to set the mood of the program, introduce participants, and keep the program moving.
The Master of Ceremonies is responsible for ensuring that the program/event runs smoothly, runs on time and that all important people at the event are introduced in a complimentary, professional manner.
Being a successful Master of Ceremonies requires, preparation, a friendly manner and ability to adjust to/ad lib as necessary to ensure a successful event

4. Speeches of Welcome
A brief, formal ceremonial address that greets and expresses pleasure for the presence of a person or an organization
Expectations – you must be familiar with the group that you are representing and the occasion, or do some research so you can accurately describe the group and the circumstances or occasion to the person or people you are welcoming

5. Typical Welcome

6. Speeches of Introduction
A brief ceremonial speech that establishes a supportive climate for the main speaker, highlights the speaker’s credibility by familiarizing the audience with pertinent biographical information, and generates enthusiasm for listening to the speaker and topic
Expectations
Provide Education, Background, Experience
Establish Nature of Occasion
Considerations
Do Not Hype or Overpraise
Present Accurate and Relevant Information

7. Speech of Nomination
A ceremonial presentation that proposes a nominee for an elected office, honor, position, or award
Expectations
First clarify the importance of the position, honor, or award by describing the responsibilities involved, related challenges or issues, and the characteristics needed to fulfill.
Second, list the candidate’s personal and professional qualifications that meet those criteria.
Considerations
Do Not Overpraise
Shake Hands with Recipient on Presentation

8. Typical Introduction/Nomination

9. Speech of Recognition
A ceremonial presentation that acknowledges someone and usually presents an award, a prize, or a gift to the individual or a representative of a group
Expectations – discuss the nature of the accomplishment or award, including its history, donor, or source, and the conditions under which it is made; then discuss why the recipient deserves it
Considerations
Do Not Hype or Overpraise
Present Accurate and Relevant Information

10. Typical Recognition

11. Speech of Acceptance
A ceremonial speech given to acknowledge receipt of an honor or award
Expectations – briefly thank the person or group bestowing the honor, acknowledge the competition, express feelings about receiving the award, and thank those who contributed to achieving the honor or award
Considerations
Be Brief
Don’t Advocate a Cause
Acknowledge Help
Express Feelings about Recognition

12. Speech of Acceptance

13. Typical Acceptance

14. Speeches of Tribute
A ceremonial speech that praises or celebrates a person, a group, or an event
Toasts – pays tribute to the occasion or to a person
Roasts – an event in honor of one person, in which short speeches offering good-natured insults or anecdotes are made in turn by guests
Eulogy – a ceremonial speech of tribute during a funeral or memorial service that praises someone’s life and accomplishments

15. Toasts

16. Typical Toast

17. Tributes and Eulogies

18. Tributes and Eulogies

19. Other Ceremonial Speeches
Commencement address – tribute praising graduating students and inspiring them to reach for their goals
Commemorative address – tribute that celebrates national holidays or anniversaries of important events
Keynote address – both sets the tone and generates enthusiasm for the topic of a conference or convention

20. Other Ceremonial Speeches (cont.)
Dedication – honors a worthy person or group by naming a structure such as a building, monument, or park after the honoree
Farewell – speech of tribute honoring someone who is leaving an organization
Speech to entertain – a humorous speech that makes a serious point

21. Typical Ceremonial Speeches

22. Websites http://www.nvcc.edu/home/npeck/spd100/occasion.htm