As an award for a comedian who has gotten applause from the audience, present a bouquet of balloons. Make these multicolored and bright with equally brightly colored streamers. With markers, draw large smiley faces on the balloons. Add a card at the base of the balloon bouquet with a coupon or gift card enclosed. Provide a hot air balloon ride as an award for best comedian at a talent show. Write a silly poem or joke that tells the winner about the award given such as a coupon, certificate or savings bond. Roll up and stick into a balloon before blowing it up. The winner must pop the balloon to discover the award.
Focus on clowns for comedians designated as the "best" in a class, performance or talent competition. Hire a professional clown to shake hands as part of a best comedian award. The other part of the award is for the clown to provide some pointers on making an audience laugh. Present a "Best Comedian Award" certificate to the winner. Superimpose award information over a background illustration of a clown. Award a chance to perform at a larger venue to the winner of the "Best Comedian" award.
Focus on funny and silly awards for best comedian. Using Styrofoam or cardboard, create a clown face. Attach a red rubber ball nose, fake lips mouth and small painted cup lids for eyes. Add a sign with "Best Comedian Award" on it along with the date. Present a T-shirt with the text, "Best Comedian Award." Create the T-shirt with a funny face and the wording upside down. Present a framed mirror. At the top add "Winner of the Best Comedian Award."
Contact a person who makes a living as a comedian. Explain the competition and ask if the comedian would send a short video, letter, email or photo with congratulations and a signature to present the winner. If the comedian is giving performances nearby, try to arrange for the comedian to arrive in person and spend some time with the winner. Expect to pay for an appearance.
As part of the award for being selected the "Best Comedian," take a professional photo the individual can use for publicity. Write up and send a story on the contest to the local media. Have a journalist or writer write up a press release the winner of the contest may use for promotional purposes. Send information on the contest and winner to different social media sites.