The Speaker Awards

About Us

The Speaker Awards are our way of celebrating the talents of top class speakers who know how to engage and inspire people, whether online or face-to-face.

We created these awards to give a well-deserved standing ovation to those who work hard to share their knowledge and stories, making a real impact on their audiences.

It’s not just an awards ceremony; it’s a chance for speakers to connect, share experiences, and grow together in their craft, fostering a supportive community that values the art of speaking.

You’ll be judged based upon:

Content

• Structure: The talk is well-structured and well communicated.
• Engaging: The content was engaging and held your attention.
• Message: The content is clear, concise and easy to follow.

Delivery

• Stage Presence: The speaker has stage presence, is credible and commands attention.
• Tonality: Excellent use of tonality, voice, variety and articulation.
• Body Language: Effective use of body language that adds to rather than distracts.

Bookability

• Marketable: You can clearly see a market for the speaker, and it’s clear what they are known for.
• Client Ready: You have a client in mind for the speaker. You would book or promote the speaker today.
• Memorable: The speaker has a talk or stage presence you’ll remember days after seeing them.

Technical – Showreel & Virtual Speaker Categories Only.

Production Quality: The video submitted has high-quality sound, video and editing.

TEDx: TEDx Category Only.

The Idea Is Worth Spreading: The idea worth spreading is clear – The talk is well-structured, and the content is engaging.