We get it—keeping your audience engaged during virtual award ceremonies over Zoom is a bit of a challenge. But trust me, it’s the secret sauce that can take your event from okay to amazing. Engaged audiences are not just more attentive; they're also more likely to remember what you said and most importantly, feel a connection to the event. And that makes all the difference when you're trying to improve employee engagement and make your virtual award ceremonies truly unforgettable.

Pinpoint Connections with Magic Maps

Magic Maps is a brilliant way to kick things off and get the chat buzzing! Picture this: As everyone tunes in, you ask, 'Where in the world are you joining us from today?' With Magic Maps, you can instantly see this on a live map. Not only does it make people feel seen, but it also sparks some friendly competition—who knows, maybe your team from New York and your remote staff from Tokyo will battle for the biggest cluster! Also, consider asking them to share their dream travel destination when they finally earn that year-end bonus. It's fun, light-hearted, and sets a welcoming tone for the ceremony!

Broaden Views with Opinion Polls

Opinion Polls are perfect to gather nuanced views from your audience. Try asking open questions like ‘What’s one word that this award ceremony brings to mind?’ and watch as the answers flood in. You can also ask them for feedback on the event itself or suggestions for future ceremonies—input that’s invaluable for planning something even better next time around! This makes everyone feel more involved and valued.

Gauge Opinions Instantly with Live Polls

Live Polls are your best friends when it comes to checking in with your audience and getting their opinions in real-time. Want to know what’s resonating with them during a speech? Or maybe, ‘How should we end the ceremony—dance party or heartfelt speeches?’ With Live Polls, you can do just that—get instant feedback and tweak things according to vibe. It’s like having a quick focus group literally at your fingertips.

Add Excitement with the Winner Wheel

Who doesn’t love a bit of surprise? The Winner Wheel is your go-to feature to inject some excitement into your virtual award ceremony. Let’s say you want to reward an audience member who’s been super active in the chat—they’ve shared warm congratulations or funny emojis. Pop them into the Winner Wheel and let it spin! You can also use it to randomly select people to say a few words about what an award means to them. This makes the ceremony lively and makes people want to type away in that chat box!

Visualize Thoughts with Wonder Words

Imagine seeing a visual representation of what your attendees are thinking, growing and changing in real-time. That’s what Wonder Words, or word clouds, can do for your event. Ask your audience to shout out a word that describes the best part of the year gone by, or what they’re most looking forward to in the next. Watching the popular words grow larger is not only visually pleasing but also a great way to capture the collective mood of your ceremony. It’s like reading the room, but in a colorful, exciting way that everyone can see and feel part of.

Quick Decisions with the Choice Circle

Live Polls are your best friends when it comes to checking in with your audience and getting their opinions in real-time. Want to know what’s resonating with them during a speech? Or maybe, ‘How should we end the ceremony—dance party or heartfelt speeches?’ With Live Polls, you can do just that—get instant feedback and tweak things according to vibe. It’s like having a quick focus group literally at your fingertips.