Our Purpose
Members of the UK Speechwriters’ Guild believe that public life doesn’t have to be boring. Our purpose is to:
- explain what a speechwriter does.
- show the value of good speechwriting to individuals and organisations.
- put on conferences that showcase brilliant speakers.
- share trade information, with hints, tips and examples of fine speechwriting.
- make sure speechwriters get properly paid for their work.
We want to shape a thriving international industry.
We welcome new members and those wishing to develop the skills of speechwriting and public speaking for professional purposes.
Events
- The UK Speechwriters’ Guild Spring Leadership and Communication Conference 2012 will take place at the Institute for Government in London on Thursday 23 February. Click here for more details.
UK Speechwriters’ Guild Business Communicator of the Year 2011
Author and presenter, Geoff Burch, has been awarded the UK Speechwriters’ Guild second Business Communicator of the Year Award 2011.
The judges said: “From his appearances at sales conferences, it would be easy to dismiss Geoff Burch as a stand-up comedian rather than a creative and unconventional business thinker. Good public speaking is about persuading people to view themselves differently. It’s about shaping the thinking of the audience, changing their perceptions and inspiring them to achieve more than they thought they could. Geoff Burch excels at this and this is why he’s been awarded Business Communicator of the Year 2011.”
Last year’s winner was Martin Broughton, Chairman of British Airways.
Email us to get a copy of the citation explaining why Geoff Burch won the award.
We’re now looking for nominations for our 2012 competition. If you have heard a particularly outstanding speech, or you’ve been impressed by a business speaker in 2011, please contact us.