If you read the title of this post, and you’re reading this, then you and I probably have something in common. That is, we both believe in the ministry of Upward Unlimited. Over the past 12 years, I’ve had the opportunity to see literally tens of thousands of people who are hearing the truth found in the gospel because of this incredible program.
After meeting so many Upward league directors, I know that it takes a lot of commitment to pull off a successful season. I respect each of you for your willingness and desire to serve, using such an awesome tool. It’s always an exciting moment to see the final event…the Awards Night Celebration. Through my twelve years of experience with the Upward program, I’ve come to learn just how important this event is, in that your venue is filled with kids and their families, many who have no idea how much Jesus can radically change their lives.
With that in mind, I’ve written this post with the hopes that you too will be able to finish strong and well by making your Awards Celebration a huge success! At the same time, I also understand that writing something like this requires a great deal of credibility. That’s why it’s important for you to understand that in years of working with Upward Unlimited, I’ve had the opportunity to play a major role in almost 500 different awards nights with a combined attendance of over 250,000 people. I’ve had the privilege of being part of some of the most creative and successful Awards Nights in the country. Nonetheless, I’ve also been a part of some the least effective. Through that, I’ve come to learn through time and experience exactly what it takes to make an Awards Night a success. That’s why Upward Unlimited, including founder and president, Caz McCaslin, has continually endorsed our ministry and efforts through each of those past twelve years.
I encourage you to read through this post and learn from the experience I’ve gained. Not only do I believe that your Awards Night will be much more professional and organized, but also more effective. It’s a long post, but the results that will come from studying and learning from these mistakes is far greater than the moments it will take to read them. I really do believe it is that important! READ ALL
Okay, so maybe not everyone spends thousands of dollars a year on hotel rooms, but I’ve spent the last 15 years of my life traveling around the world for a living. When you travel that much, hotels begin to add up. It’s just part of the cost of doing what we do, but trust me, I LOVE saving money!
Anyone who has seen our live show has probably heard the story about how a little box of magic tricks changed my life forever. When my grandmother gave me a magic set for Christmas when I was nine years old, I never could have predicted what a huge impact it would have on my future.
