Acceptance

A speech given to express appreciation for an award received.

Announcement

A brief message that provides information about upcoming events. Should be short and carefully prepared including all pertinent information

Commencement

A type of tribute speech praising graduating students and congratulating them on their academic achievements.

Commemorative

A type of tribute speech delivered during special ceremonies held to celebrate some past event emphasizing common ideals, history and memories the participants hold.

Dedication

A type of tribute speech honoring a worthy person or group by naming a structure such as a building, park or monument after the honoree.

Eulogy

A type of tribute speech honoring someone who has died.

Farewell

A type of tribute given either by the person leaving or a remaining member of the organization who is honoring the person leaving.

Goodwill

A speech building a positive atmosphere for the acceptance of an idea, product, or service. May also be used to offer an apology to the audience.

Inspirational

A speech that tries to stimulate listeners by stirring up positive emotions causing the audience to feel excited, uplifted, encouraged.

Installation

A speech given by an individual elected to office thanking the audience for the vote of confidence.

Introduction

A short speech designed to introduce another speaker or to introduce a general topic area and a series of speakers.

Keynote

A speech presented at the beginning of a meeting or conference emphasizing the importance of the topic or purpose of the meeting.

Nomination

A speech given to propose an individual as a nominee for an elected office, honor or award.

Presentation

A speech given when an individual or group receives an award.

Toast

A type of tribute speech offered at a gathering on a variety of momentous occasions that are brief, meaningful and sincere usually accompanied by a round of drinks followed by the raising or clinking together of glasses or goblets.

Tribute

A speech praising or celebrating a person, group or event. Various types of tribute speeches include eulogies, toasts, farewells, dedications, commemorative addresses and commencement addresses.

Welcome

A speech given as a formal, public greeting to a visiting person or group to make them feel comfortable and appreciated.