Running a competition is a great way to generate buzz, engagement, and leads for your brand or business. But after the contest is over, you need to announce the winners in a way that is clear, fair, and exciting.
How you announce the winners can affect how your audience perceives your brand and how likely they are to participate in your future contests.
Tips announcing winner:
- Start by thanking everyone who participated in the contest, as well as the sponsors and judges.
- Build some suspense and excitement by announcing the winners in reverse order, from third place to first place.
- Mention the name, location, and prize of each winner, and briefly describe why their entry was outstanding or what they did to win.
- Congratulate the winners and invite them to come up on stage or contact you to claim their prizes.
Example Script Announcing Winner 1
Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the exciting finale of our competition. We’ve had an incredible turnout this year, with so many talented individuals vying for the top prize. After a lot of deliberation, the judges have finally reached a decision.
So without further ado, it is my pleasure to announce the wisnner of this year’s competition. The winner is none other than [Insert name of winner]!
Let’s give them a big round of applause. Congratulations [Insert name of winner], you have truly impressed us with your [Insert the reason why the winner won] and have earned this well-deserved victory.
We’d like to thank all the participants for making this competition a huge success, and we hope to see you again next year. And of course, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our judges who had the tough job of selecting the winner from so many talented particiopants.
Once again, congratulations to our winner, [Insert name of winner]. Thank you all for joining us tonight, and we hope you have a wonderful evening!
Example Script Announcing Winner 2
Good (morning/afternoon/evening) ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the (name of the competition) competition. We’ve had an amazing day/night and it’s now time to announce the winner. Are you guys excited?
I said, are you guys excited?
In third place, with (insert score here), we have (insert contestant name here)! Congratulations!
In second place, with a score of (insert score here), we have (insert contestant name here)! Well done!
And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for. In first place, with an outstanding score of (insert score here), give it up for (insert winner’s name here)! Our (insert winner’s name here) showed great skill/strategy/talent tonight/ today and has rightfully earned their title as our winner. Congratulations!
Example Script Announcing Winner 3
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. It is my pleasure to announce the winner of the competition. After careful consideration and deliberation, the judges have made their decision.
And the winner is… [pause for dramatic effect]
[Name of Winner]!
Congratulations to [Name of Winner] for their outstanding performamnce and hard work throughout the competition. Their dedication and talent have truly shone through.
Let’s give them a round of applause! Thank you to all of the contestants for participating, and we hope to see you again next year.
Example Script Announcing Winner 4
I just wanted to take a moment to announce the winners of our competition. We had a ton of submissions, and it was really tough to choose just three winners, but we’ve done it!
So without further ado, here are the winners:
First place goes to [Winner 1], for their amazing submission that really stood out to the judges.
Second place goes to [Winner 2], who also put in a great effort and impressed the judges with their submission.
And third place goes to [Winner 3], who also put in a great effort and showed a lot of promise.
Congratulations to all of our winners! We hope you enjoy your prizes and keep up the good work. And thank you to everyone who participated in the competition, we were really impressed by the quality of the submissions.
Example Script Announcing Winner 5
Hello everyone, thank you for joining us today for the grand finale of our [name of your contest]. We are so impressed by the creativity and talent of all the participants who submitted their entries. We also want to thank our generous sponsors and our expert judges for making this contest possible.
Now, without further ado, let’s find out who are the winners of this amazing contest. Drum roll please…
In third place, we have [name] from [location], who will receive a [prize]. [Name] impressed us with their [brief description of their entry or what they did to win]. Congratulations, [name], please give them a round of applause.
In second place, we have [name] from [location], who will receive a [prize]. [Name] amazed us with their [brief description of their entry or what they did to win]. Congratulations, [name], please give them a big cheer.
And finally, in first place, we have [name] from [location], who will receive a [prize]. [Name] blew us away with their [brief description of their entry or what they did to win]. Congratulations, [name], you are the grand winner of this csontest. Please give them a standing ovation.
Winners, please come up on stage or reply to this email to claim your prizes. We are so proud of you and your achievements.
For everyone else, we have a special surprise for you. As a token of our appreciation for your participation and support, we are giving you a [consolation prize]. You can redeem it by [instructions on how to get it]. We hope you enjoy it and thank you for being part of this contest.
Before we wrap up, we want to invite you to stay connected with us and follow our updates on our website, Facebook page, and newsletter. We have more exciting contests and offers coming up soon that you don’t want to miss. Thank you again for being here today and we hope to see you again soon.
Example Script Announcing Winner 6
Good evening music lovers and welcome to the thrilling finale of our music competition. We have had an absolutely amazing time listening to all the talented musicians who have graced our stage throughout this competition. After much deliberation, the judges have finally made their decision.
So, without further ado, it is my great pleasure to announce the three winners of our music competition. The third-place winner is [Insert name of winner], congratulations on your incredible performance, you truly deserved this honor!
Now, moving on to the second-place winner, we have [Insert name of winner]. Your performance was truly outstanding, and it’s an absolute pleasure to have yous with us tonight. Well done!
Finally, our first-place winner is [Insert name of winner]. Your performance was absolutely breathtaking and left us all in awe. We are honored to have you as our winner, and we congratulate you on this well-deserved victory!
We want to thank all the participants for their wonderful performances, and we hope to see you all again next year. We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our judges who had the difficult job of selecting the winners from so many talented performers.
Congratulations once again to all of our winners, [Insert name of third-place winner], [Insert name of second-place winner], and [Insert namfe of first-place winner]. Thank you for joining us tonight, and we hope you have enjoyed this unforgettable experience!
Example Script Announcing Winner 7
Ladies and gentlemen, please give a round of applause for our winners!
In third place, we have [name], congratulations!
In second place, we have [name], congratulations!
And finally, the moment we’ve all been waiting for… in first place, we have [name], congratulations!
Thank you to all the contestants for their amazing performances tonight. And thank you to the judges and the audience for making this competition so special.
Example Script Announcing Winner 8
Good (morning/afternoon/evening) everyone and welcome to the (name of the school/organization) declamation competition. We had a great time listening to our contestansts today and I know you all are impatient eagerly waiting for the results. So, without any further ado, let’s announce the winners!”
Are you guys eager to find out the winners?
Starting with the third prize, with (insert contestant name here) winning for his/her outstanding delivery of (insert themes), let’s give a round of applause to (insert contestant name here)!
In second place, with their impeccable delivery of (insert themes), we have (insert contestant name here)! Well done!
And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for. In first place, with an outstanding delivery of (insert themes), give it up for (insert winner’s name here)! Our (insert winner’s name here) truly captured the essence of the piece they recited and has rightfully earned the title of champion. Congratulations!
Example Script Announcing Winner 9
Good afternoon, students and teachers. Thank you for joining us today for the award ceremony of our [name of the school competition]. We are delighted to celebrate the achievsments of our talented and hardworking students who participated in this contest. We also want to thank our sponsors and judges for their support and expertise.
We received many excellent entries for this contest, and it was not easy to choose the winners. But after careful evaluation and deliberation, we have finally selected the top three entries that stood out among the rest. Are you ready to find out who they are? Let’s get started.
In third place, we have [name] from [class or grade], who will receive a [prize]. [Name] impressed us with their [brief description of their entry or what they did to win]. Congratulations, [name], please come up on stage to receive your prize and certificate.
In second place, we have [name] from [class or grade], who will receive a [prize]. [Name] amazed us with their [brief description of their entry or what they did to win]. Congratulations, [name], please come up on stage to receive your prize and certificate.
And finally, in first place, we have [name] from [class or grade], who wsill receive a [prize]. [Name] blew us away with their [brief description of their entry or what they did to win]. Congratulations, [name], you are the grand winner of this contest. Please come up on stage to receive your prize and certificate.
Let’s give a big round of applause to our winners and all the participants of this contest. You have all done a great job and we are very proud of you.
We hope you enjoyed this contest and learned something new from it. We encourage you to keep up the good work and continue to pursue your passions and interests. We also invite you to check out our website and social media pages for more information and updates on our upcoming contests and events. Thank you again for being here today and have a wonderful day.
