trophy ceremony

Winner gets award

A trophy ceremony is the formal presentation of awards following a competition, where winners receive trophies, medals, or other prizes.

These ceremonies typically include speeches, podium standings, and sometimes anthem playing: The trophy ceremony took place on center court immediately after the final.

The term applies across sports, academic competitions, and other contests.

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event sequence position

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Formal start of event

kickoff · starting gun · first pitch · tip-off · face-off

competitive outcome recognition

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Act of removing entirely

disqualification · concession speech · defeat · walk of shame · sending off

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G