Celebrate the Winners. Keep the Whole Room Engaged.

Yes. Comedy is often part of an awards banquet—before the awards, after dinner or as a celebratory finish. The best fit is a performer whose material and timing suit a recognition event, where the honorees stay at the center of the evening.

Some comedians also work as emcees, handling introductions and transitions as well as a comedy set. Not every performer does both, so mention it in the form and we’ll factor that into the search.

It depends on the program. Before the awards, comedy can warm up the room; after the awards, it can give the evening a strong finish. Many planners also look for a point when dinner service is finished and the audience can focus. Tell us your schedule and we’ll factor it into the search.

It depends on the number of awards, the dinner schedule and everything else on the program. Tell us how much time you have and we’ll look for performers whose show fits it. Our guide on how long a comedian should perform at a corporate event goes into more detail.

Yes. Tell us your content standards in the form and we’ll focus on performers whose material fits them. Our guide to clean comedy vs. corporate-friendly comedy explains why good judgment matters as much as avoiding profanity.

Some performers can include references to your organization, industry, awards or event theme. Customization varies by performer, and anything involving honorees should stay respectful and appropriate. Tell us in advance if it’s important to your event.

Yes, that’s a common part of an awards emcee’s role. Tell us how many categories and presenters you expect and whether sponsor recognition is part of the program.

Experienced emcees are used to live-event timing and can adjust when a segment runs long or short. Significant changes should still be planned with your event team. Tell us about the program so we can look for performers with relevant experience.

Usually it’s easier for the audience to focus once dinner service is finished or paused, because performers otherwise compete with servers and table conversations. Every venue is different, so share your schedule and we’ll factor it in.

Where available, you’ll be able to review video and information about the performers we recommend before you decide.

It depends on performer experience, date, location, travel, preparation, customization and responsibilities—a short comedy set and a full evening of emcee duties are very different jobs. See what affects comedian pricing or our guide to corporate comedian costs, then share your budget in the form so we can focus on realistic options.

Earlier is generally better, especially for popular dates. But it never hurts to ask. If your banquet is coming up soon, reach out and we’ll check availability.