How to give a vote of thanks?

While drafting a vote of thanks speech, it is important for you to understand the
motive behind the same. The purpose of a speech of this type refers to you expressing
a thank you or acceptance talk, showing your gratitude for something given or shown
to you. A speech of this sort is usually given at the end of the program. It is addressed
to express thanks to all the efforts put by those responsible for organizing the event.

What is a vote of thanks speech?

A vote of thanks speech is a brief talk, given on behalf of the organization, as a group
to a specific person or group of people. It can also be given to the individuals who
were responsible for the technical arrangements, catering, setting up of the event,
etc. A 'thank you' speech should also be short and crisp. While drafting the speech,
make sure to keep the English language simple and to the point, and ensure your
speech ends with a call to applause from the crowd for all those who have been
responsible for organizing it all.

Opening Statement:
How to write a vote of thanks? In short there are two major guidelines for the
proposer.
The first is refer to the central message of the speech topics of the lecturers or
presentations given by the previous public speakers. And emphasize only positive
statements, ideas and thoughts of the keynote speakers. Consider the following
Sample Vote of Thanks Speech as a frame structure and a speech format outline.

Honorable [name], Respected [name], Mr XXXXXXX, our most valued invited

guests, ladies and gentlemen! It's my privilege to have been asked to propose a vote
of thanks on this occasion. I, on behalf of [name of the organization of the event],
and the entire let me call it fraternity of [field of interest] here together, and on my
own behalf extend a very hearty vote of thanks to all speakers for gracing your
important work and sharing with us your findings and opinions today!
[applause]

Samples for thanking the speaker

A big 'Thank You' to [name speaker], for her/his efforts towards [speech topic].
Refer and respond to just one central idea of the speaker that you found particularly
interesting.

If there are more speakers, then consider these vote of thanks examples:

I must mention our deep sense of appreciation for [name speaker], for her/his
explanation of [speech topic]. Again refer...

Further, we are greatful to [speaker], for demonstrating her/his [speech topic].

[Refer and respond to...]

I may like to express our sincere thanks to [name], for giving an excellent coverage
to [her or his speech topic]. [Refer].

I also wish to express my gratitude to [name], for providing encouragement at

[speech topics]. [Refer].

I am also very grateful to [name] for her/his analysis of [point that struck you most].
And, we also would like to acknowledge our gratitude to [name], for exposing
her/his theory of [speech topic].

We are all inspired by your great words!

[applause]
Samples for thanking the organization:

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to place on record our hearty thanks to
[name], [function] for the perfect logistic support and guidance she/he has extended
to all of us at [occasion].

I also extend my thanks to [name], [function] and also to [name], [function] for their
enormous cooperation in the organization of this event.
Vary in language when using these vote of thanks examples.

Well, Mr. XXXXXXX, ladies and gentlemen, an event like this cannot happen
overnight. The wheels start rolling weeks ago. It requires planning and a birds eye
for details. We have been fortunate enough to be backed by a team of very motivated
and dedicated colleagues of [institute, organization] who know their job and are
result oriented.

I cannot thank everyone enough for their involvement and their willingness to take
on the completion of tasks beyond their comfort zones! Vary on these vote of thank
examples till your express motion fits the atmosphere right.

More vote of thanks examples.

Think about people who are responsible for:
invitations
technical arrangements
stage setting and lighting
musicians
catering
the press and media contacts
et cetera
in your vote of thanks speeches.
[applause]

Final concluding words:

Mr. XXXXXXX, ladies and gentlemen, once again I want to state that we are all
most grateful to all speakers on this stage. We thank you for being with us this
evening - it’s been a great pleasure.

Thank You Very Much! [applause]

And last but not least: Be brief, clear and sharp, everybody has heard enough, and
want to have a drink :-) Succes with chosing the proper vote of thanks examples!

Sample Vote Of Thanks Speech:

1) Situation- Formal Vote of Thanks

Honorable Mr. Ambani, Respected Mr. Birla, Mr. Tatas, and our most valued invited
guests, ladies and gentlemen! It's my privilege to have been asked to propose a vote
of thanks on this occasion. I, on behalf of RGUKT, and the entire team, wish to
extend a very hearty vote of thanks to all speakers for gracing their important work
and sharing with us their findings and opinions today! Finally, I would like to take
this opportunity to place on record our hearty thanks to the entire organizing team
for the perfect logistic support, the stage set up and for all the undying efforts they've
put into making this program a huge success.
Thank you to one and all!
2) Situation- School Social Function

A warm welcome ladies, gentlemen, staff, pupils and ex-students. I will keep this a
short vote of thanks, so don't worry! I would like take this opportunity to thank Mr.
Allu Arjun, both for the spiritual guidance and for presenting the school awards. I
would also like to acknowledge the dedication of all the teaching staff, without
whose help and support this grand function would not have been possible. Lastly,
together we would like to express deep gratitude to all of you for all that you have
done for this school.
I would like to end my vote of thanks with a grand applause for everyone present
here! Thanks.