If your company is large, everyone may not know everyone else (“whooo was nominated for Most Company Spirit? I’ve never heard one cheer from someone by that name”). Or people may not know of all the great things the noms have accomplished or are currently accomplishing. All the nominees are being honored for doing something above and beyond, so let’s give honor where honor is due and have everyone get to know why the nominees are special.
Before the event, pre-record interviews with the nominees and creatively edit (no need for deep fakes here), maybe using graphics, music, or other effects. You can also create a mini with a picture of each nominee and a list of interesting facts, accomplishments, quotes, or something humorous. You can have the interviews or profiles playing on a loop on screens set up around the room and/or play them during the ceremony.