Acceptance Speech Opening Statement Humorous

Acceptance Speech

Opening statement

Humorous first sentence or an anecdote

It's funny: for a person who just won an award for her cooking, I found out while I was eating a bowl of Frosted Flakes.

I practically chokes when I answered the phone.

Segue into words of gratitude and humility

Seriously, I am more than honored to be here and I never thought this would be possible.

I know there was some stiff competition and I want to thank the judges and all the people who helped nominate me.

What brought me to pursue this line of work that led to the award

I would be lying if I said I didn't work hard to get here.

I have been experimenting with exotic foods and cooking since I was a teenager. It was one of the ways I escaped, rather than turning to drugs like many other people my age did.

B. The people or institutions that have helped me along the way

I can't accept this award without giving thanks to all of my friends and family members who endured horrific stews, soups, casseroles, and salads before I found my niche.

2. But I have also had some top-notch guidance bringing me to where I am now: teachers at the culinary institute and role models at my favorite restaurants throughout the world.

III. How I will use the award for the benefit of humanity as a whole and myself in particular

A. The prestige of the award

1. This is one of the most significant awards in the professional culinary community.