Solemn speech at the award ceremony

This text is read by the presenter before the award

Dear guests, dear friends!

Today we honor a man whose fate and actions have become an example of strength of spirit and true human perseverance.

The award "For the Will to Live" is awarded to people who prove by their courage, their work and their service: a person is able to overcome any trials if there is faith, responsibility and love for people in his heart.

Today’s laureate is a person who inspires others by his example, helps others not to give up and go forward.

We invite to the stage the winner of the Prize "For the will to live". Let his story be a reminder to all of us:

The power of the human spirit can change fate and create the future.

Congratulations and thanks for your example.

:::You can make a separate text for each nomination, if there are several.

Scenario of the ceremony (60–90 minutes)

Opening ceremony (5 minutes)

Musical introduction.

Video about the strength of the human spirit.

The leader goes on stage.

Brief introduction:

• Greetings from guests
• Value of the award
• The idea of spirit.

Movie about the hero (5 minutes)

Screening of a short film about Alexey Petrovich Maresev.

The film says:

• The Story of Succession
• The Power of Overcoming
• The importance of example for future generations.

This creates an emotional basis for the entire ceremony.

Welcome speeches (10–15 minutes)

Speakers:

• Representative of the Fund
• public or state figure
• A well-known public leader.

Topics of speeches:

• Courage
• the Power of Spirit
• Examples of heroism.

Awarding of the Prize (main part)

Each nomination is approximately 5–7 minutes.

Structure:

• Announcement of nomination
• Short video about the winner
• text of the award
• Awarding
• The winner's response.

Possible nominations

For example:

Courage and feat

People who have shown heroism.

Service to Society

for public figures and volunteers.

Power of Spirit

For people who have passed the hard tests of life.

Teacher of Life

for teachers and teachers.

Mercy

for doctors and humanitarian workers.

Culture of inspiration

for cultural workers.

Musical number (5 minutes)

Performing a song or musical composition.

It is better to choose works:

• Patriotic
• Inspiring
• Dedicated to man and life.

Final award

The main award of the year.

Solemn text of the leader.

Winner's exit.

Final word (5 minutes)

The Chairman of the Foundation thanks:

• Laureates
• Partners
• participants.

The motto of the award is “Reading the past. We live in the present. We create the future.” 

Final photo of the laureates. Music. Informal communication of guests.

The Organization Council

To make the ceremony look really strong:

• Must use videos about the winners
• Invite famous leaders
• Make a good scene.
• broadcast on the Internet.

10 nominations of the Award "For the Will to Live"

1. Courage and feat

Nomination for people who have shown heroism and dedication. The winners can be:

• military personnel
• Lifeguards
• law enforcement officers
• Civilians who saved others.

This is one of the key award nominations.

2. Power of Spirit

Reward people who have overcome the difficult life trials and inspire others with their example. For example:

• People with disabilities
• People who have overcome serious illnesses
• People who have survived tragedies but continue to help others.

3. Service to Society

Nomination for public figures and volunteers. There are people who:

• Helping those in need
• Develop charitable projects
• They create community initiatives.

4. Mercy

For doctors, doctors and humanitarian workers. The winners can be:

• Doctors
• Nurses
• medical and humanitarian personnel.

5. Teacher of Life

For teachers and mentors. There are people who:

• Helping young people
• Educating a new generation
• They convey life values.

6. Culture of inspiration

For artists and culture. Awarded:

• Writers
• Directors
• Artists
• Musicians for inspiring people.

7. Science for Life

For scientists and engineers whose designs help people. These can be achievements:

• in medicine
• Technology
• Education.

8. Young Hero

For young people up to 25–30 years. Note:

• Volunteers
• Young leaders
• authors of public initiatives.

9. International cooperation

For people or organizations that strengthen friendship and humanitarian cooperation. This nomination is important for the international status of the award.

10. For loyalty to ideals

Public Leader

• Veteran
• outstanding cultural figure
• A man who has become a symbol of courage.

What the ceremony structure might look like

Usually awarded:

• 6–8 main nominations
• 1 Main Prize of the Year.

The ceremony remains dynamic and strong.

Another important element

You can enter a special award: "Golden Star of the Will to Live". It will be awarded very rarely - only for an outstanding life feat. This award creates a legend of the award.

Medal of the Prize "For the Will to Live"

General idea

The medal should symbolize the strength of the spirit of a person who rises after trials and continues to live and serve others.

The image is inspired by fate

Alexey Petrovich Maresev is a symbol of overcoming and courage.

Form

Round medal with diameter 50–60 mm. The circle symbolizes:

• Fullness of Life
• Infinity of the human spirit
• Unity of people.

Front side (avers)

Central image: the rising sun from which a wing or bird rises.

Meaning:

• the Sun - Life
• Wing - Overcoming
• Flight is the victory of the spirit.

Around the inscription: "For the will to live"

The Other Side (reverse)

On the back:

inscription

"Courage.

Strength of spirit.

Service."

Below:

Year of delivery.

Ribbon Medals

The tape can be tricolor. For example:

• Gold is the Light of Life
• Red is Courage
• Blue is faith and hope.

The tape is about 24 mm wide.

Order of the Will to Live

Order is a higher reward. It can be awarded for an outstanding life feat.

Form of Order

Star with 8 rays. Symbolics:

• Light
• energy
• strength of spirit.

In the center of the star is a medallion.

Central Medallion

On it: a wing rising from the light

or

A man rising up.

It is a symbol of overcoming.

Materials

The order can be made of:

• Silver
• gilding
• Enamel.

The center is gold.

The highest award

You can enter the highest degree: "Golden Star of Will to Life"

It is received only by people who have accomplished an exceptional feat or dedicated their lives to serving people. This award can be given very rarely.

Symbol of movement

The symbol of the whole project can be: Crystal of life

Or the Star of Will.

This symbol can be used:

• the Medal
• the Order 's
• the Award Logo
• on documents.

Motto

The best motto is already in the project:

"Reading the past.

We live in the present.

We create the future.” 

How to increase the reward

To make the award truly meaningful:

• The medal must be beautifully made.
• The presentation must be solemn.
• Every winner should have a story that people will learn.

Then the prize will become not just a reward, but a symbol of the strength of the human spirit.

How to turn the award "For the will to live" into one of the most recognizable public projects in Russia

Make a clear and strong mission

Every great project starts with a single phrase that is easy to remember.

Mission: “To support and unite people who, by their example, are helping society to become stronger.”

It should sound everywhere:

• on the site
• on stage
• in Media
• in documents.

Show people stories

The strongest in the award is the history of the laureates. You need to create a project: "Heroes of the will to live"

Formats:

• short films
• Interview
• Documentary Stories
• Publications
• podcasts.

Each story should show:

• Test
• Overcoming
• service to people.

It creates an emotional connection with society.

Make an annual big event

The ceremony should be a federal event. What is important:

• Famous Leaders
• Invited Artists
• broadcast on the Internet
• Participation of community leaders
• participation of past laureates.

After the award, people should not disappear. It is necessary to create: the Club of laureates "Will to live". Functions of the club:

• Meetings
• Presentations
• Participation in projects
• mentoring for young people.

This is how the award becomes a community of heroes.

Enable youth

Without young people, the project will not be massive. We need to create a program: “Youth will to live”. These can be:

• Competitions
• educational programs
• volunteer projects
• Meetings with laureates.

The award is now starting to educate the generation.

Make a symbol

Any strong project has a recognizable symbol. For example:

• The Star of Will to Life
• the Crystal of Life

This symbol should be:

• the Medal
• on the site
• on stage
• on all materials.

Creating a regional network

For the project to become national, it must go beyond one city. Regional action teams should be established. They may:

• nominate candidates
• hold meetings
• Organize community projects.

The prize will become an all-Russian movement.

Working with the media

Without media, the project will not be known.

Need:

• Regularly tell stories of winners
• Make reports
• Invite journalists to the ceremony
• Collaborate with TV channels.

The main thing is people’s living stories.

Link the award with the history of heroism

The award is based on the legacy of Alexey Petrovich Maresev. It is a very strong symbol. The history of Maresev can be used:

• in films
• in educational programs
• the Exhibitions
• in award ceremonies.

This gives the award a deep historical meaning.

Make the main principle

• True Stories
• Real Actions
• True Destiny

The project begins to live itself.

The Final Formula for Success

Award

+

Hero Story

+

Community of Laureates

+

the Youth Movement

+

Media

= public project of national scale.

110-111 years Maresev A.P.

Strategy: "The Year of the Will to Life"

The essence of the idea

Launch the All-Russian Movement: "The Year of Will to Life"

Its meaning is to find and show the country people who by their example have proven the strength of spirit. The award becomes the final of a large national project, and not the only event.

Step 1. All-Russian search for heroes

The open project "Heroes of Will to Life of Russia" is announced. Anyone can tell a story:

• Rescuer
• Doctor
• Teacher
• Volunteering
• Veteran
• The Man Who Defeated Serious Illness
• Someone who has done the real thing.

Stories are collected from all over the country.

Step 2. Media project

A story is published every week. Formats:

• short film (3–5 minutes)
• Interview
• article
• video.

Episode Title: "People who do not give up" When 50–100 such stories appear, the project begins to live itself.

Step 3. Popular participation

It is very important to involve people. You can do:

• Voting for History
• discussions
• Meeting with heroes.

Then people start to feel that the project is about them.

Step 4. Regional meetings

The laureates and participants of the project can conduct: "Lessons of Will to Life" in:

• Schools
• Universities
• Public organizations.

When young people meet with such people, the effect is very strong.

Step 5. Grand Ceremony

The final of the year is the award ceremony. But now she looks different. On the stage there are heroes, which the country already knows. It turns the ceremony into an event.

Step 6. Symbol of movement

Each hero of the project can be awarded a sign: "Star of Will to Life". This is not necessarily the main award - it is a sign of participation in the movement.

Step 7. Documentary film

At the end of the year, you can make a film: “The Will to Live. Heroes of Russia.” It tells the stories of the participants of the project. 

Movies like this are often very popular.

Why this strategy works

It is built on three strong things:

real stories

real people

Real Actions

People always respond to that.

Example of scaling

If the project develops, in a few years it may include:

• Award
• the Hero Movement
• the Educational Program
• international cooperation
• Forum of Strength.

The main rule

Don’t try to make a big project right away. You need to start with a simple:

Each month, tell one strong story of a man who didn’t give up.

If such stories become many, the project will become famous.