Ugh, Boss. No, thanks.

pumpkinpumpkin

So, as I've mentioned, our company was nominated for the best small business award. I worked hard on answering the questions for nomination committee, etc. Boss chose me to go to the awards luncheon with him )today). Last night he calls and informs me that he forgot about a very important meeting he has at 10:00 in a town about 45 minutes away. He's note sure if he can make it to the luncheon. "Great", I said, followed by, "what if we win?". He told me to graciously accept the award on behalf of the company and to make a small speech. I said, "um, I'd rather not". He said, "you're the only alternative Jaime". Great. So...what if we win? What do I say?? I'm stressed out about it, to the point of having nightmares last night.

crfische

You say "SAN DIMAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RULES!!!!!!"

tidetravel

Did your boss have anything prepared?  Maybe you could steal his speech.

[Deleted User]

Ah, that would suck.  I'm not much for public speaking but just keep it short and sweet.  Can you do some quick thanks and call it a speech?

Soon-to-be Mrs. Vogt

Thank you everyone! My name is Jaime Lastname, and I am accepting this award on behalf of boss and my fellow employees at company. We are so honored to receive this award, especially considering the quality of service provided by the other nominees. Any one of them is also worthy of this award.Thank you again! Keep it very simple, and you'll be fine

Stackeye210

Graciously accept and then make a reference to your mission statement as to why your small business is successful.

ac_in_dc

You'll be fine. Just make it short. Start by thanking the awards sponsor, the person who presented the award, etc. Then mention how excited everyone at your company was to be nominated and how you know they'll be thrilled to hear that you guys won the award. Then, if other folks at the luncheon don't know much about your company, maybe describe in 1 - 2 minutes what you guys do. And then mention what makes you proudest to work there. Done.

TheSaltyPeanut

omg Fish, I seriously had the "ODOYLE RULES!" from Billy Madison in my head before I even read your comment! eeek p2 I'm no help, I hate public speaking. If it's a small group, I would just wing it. If it's a large group, would it be appropriate to use a note card? Ehh, I suppose not, then it would maybe look like you expected to win.(?)

rhodesign

After you tell them that you never expected it and that it was truly an honor to be nominated, you thank God and your parents for making it all possible. Then thank your staff.Okay for real..."On beehalf of *the company*, we are all truly honored to have received this award. It means a lot to be called the best small business because it means that our company has done it's job with customer service and quality (list whatever it is you do here). Thank you and we will continue to strive to be the best.The end.

Andrea_Lea

p2, I think this calls for a(nother) poem from Fische.

crfische

And then after that? I'll be there and come on stage and say "I like you P2, and Imma let chu finish, but Dunder Mifflin is the best small business of all time!"

vallyhoo

I think a better question is what if you don't win... and the obvious answer is to pull a Kanye.:)

vallyhoo

Fish get out of my brain.

crfische

Beat ya to it, Vally, OH! What now!?

rhodesign

beehalf =behalf. sticky keys!

vallyhoo

Did you watch last night Fish? It reminded me of you when Pam yelled STOP DATING MY MOM.**This will make no sense if you haven't seen last night's episode.

crfische

IM JUST GONNA DATE HER HARDER!! *that's what she said*

pumpkinpumpkin

HAHAHA, re: Kanye, O'Doyle Rules. My boss has nothing prepared. He is fabulous at "winging" it, and is a great public speaker. I too am worried about making a note card...I don't want it to look like we're expecting to win.

georgia_bride09

I'd go with Vogt's speech. You can memorize it and chant it to yourself on the way to the awards luncheon.

sarabellam

Vogt and rhodesign have the right idea. Short, sweet, to the point.