The Award Acceptance Formula

You can express heartfelt gratitude better in more moderate terms. Here is a suggested format:

1. Give a warmly sincere "thank you" to the group.
2. Give credit to others who have helped you, your associates, employees, friends, or family.
3. Tell what the gift or award means to you. If it is wrapped, open it and display it. Tell the audience bow useful or decorative it is and how you intend to use it.
4. End with another sincere expression of your gratitude.