This document summarizes a session on award ceremonies, effective practices, challenges, and pitfalls. It introduces Gillian Lindsey from Oxford Brookes University and Nick Allen from the University of Northampton. It provides details on recent changes to ceremonies at both universities, including increasing attendance numbers, consulting students, and improving venues. It also describes a JISCMAIL list for sharing practices around ceremonies and a workshop hosted by the University of Northampton on sharing good practices.