Awards and Recognition

Cavett Award Winners

The highest honor awarded by the NSA, named in honor of the founder of NSA, Mr. Cavett Roberts. Given once each year to an individual whose lifetime work is exemplary.

Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE
Ms. Rosita Perez, CPAE

CPAE - Speakers Hall of Fame

An honor given by NSA to individuals whose work during their career as a speaker is deserving of note to the professional speaking industry.

Mr. Michael Aun, FIC, LUTCF, CSP, CPAE
Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE
Ms. Rosita Perez, CPAE

Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)

A distinction awarded to individuals who have met criteria that exceed those for NSA membership, based upon their marketing, continuing education, income producing, and number of clients and presentations. Fewer than 7% of the professional speakers worldwide have achieved this level of accomplishment.

Mr. Michael Aun, FIC, LUTCF, CSP, CPAE
Mr. Dave Finnigan, CSP
Ms. Barbara Glanz, CSP
Ms. Terri Kabachnick, CSP, CPBA, CPVA, CAIA
Ms. Cindy Krosky, CSP, LCSW
Ms. Donna Long, CSP
Mr. William Mapother, JD, CSP
Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE
Mr. Nick Nicholas
Mr. Rick Segel, CSP
Ms. Sheryl Nicholson, CSP
Mr. Tom Shay, CSP

NSA-CF Chapter Presidents

Ms. Gerry Tausch 1985-1987 (2 Terms)
Mr. Todd Grubb 1987/1988
Mr. Spud Barrett 1988 - 1990 (2 Terms)
Mr. Gordon Hill 1990/1991
Ms. Sheryl Nicholson, CSP 1991 - 1993 (2 Terms)
Mr. Joe Jones 1993/1994
Mr. Mike Staley 1994/1995
Mr. Gordie Allen 1995/1996
Ms. Wendy Warman 1996/1997
Mr. Jim Harris 1997/1998
Ms. Sandy Campbell 1998/1999
Ms. Becky Nickol 1999/2000
Mr. Michael Stahl 2000/2001
Ms. Joan Brannick, PhD 2001/2002
Mr. Ed Peters 2002/2003
Mr. David Glickman 2003/2004
Ms. Terry Kabachnick, CSP, CPBA, CPVA, CAIA 2004/2005
Ms. Donna Cutting 2005/2006
Ms. Cindy Krosky, CSP, LCSW 2006/2007
Mr. Dave Timmons 2007/2008

Rosita Perez Spirit Award

Awarded by the chapter president at their discretion to a member of the chapter whose actions, spirit and behavior are exemplary.

1998 Mr. Gordie Allen
1999 Mr. Michael Stahl
2000 Ms. Sandy Campbell
2001 Mr. Ed Peters
2002 Mr. David Glickman and Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE
2003 Ms. Cindy Krosky, CSP, LCSW
2004 Ms. Donna Cutting
2005 Ms. Shari Bowden
2006 Ms. Sandy Geroux and Mr. Dave Timmons
2007 Ms. Betsy Barbieux

George Morrisey Lifetime Achievement Award

Awarded by the chapter president at their discretion to a member of the chapter whose achievements as a professional speaker are meritorious.

1998 Ms. Sheryl Nicholson
1999 Mr. Gordon Hill
2000 Ms. Wendy Warman
2001 Mr. Michael Aun, FIC, LUTCF, CSP, CPAE and Ms. Rosita Perez, CPAE
2002 Mr. Terry Brock, MBA, CSP
2003 - not awarded
2004 Ms. Barbara Glanz, CSP
2005 Mr. Mike Rayburn
2006 Ms. Terri Kabachnick, CSP, CPBA, CPVA, CAIA
2007 Mr. David Glickman

NSA-CF Chapter Members of the Year

Awarded by the chapter each year by a vote of the membership to a member for their outstanding work on behalf of the chapter.

1998 Mr. Michael Stahl
1999 Ms. Barbara Braham
2000 Mr. Ed Peters
2001 Ms. Melinda Brody
2002 Mr. David Glickman
2003 Ms. Donna Cutting
2004 Mr. Dave Timmons
2005 Ms. Sandy Geroux
2006 Ms. Monica Wofford
2007 Mr. Rod Jurado and Ms. Kathy Potts

Ed Peters Past Presidents Service Award

Awarded by the chapter each year to a past president who has contributed to the chapter beyond their year of duty as president of the chapter.

2005 Mr. Ed Peters
2006 Ms. Joan Brannick, PhD

Board Member of the Year

Awarded by the chapter each year by a vote of the membership to a board member for their outstanding work on behalf of the chapter.

2007 Ms. Sandy Geroux

Meeting Partners of the Year

Awarded by the chapter each year to a meetings industry partner who not only represents the best of the meetings industry, but has also helped and supported one or more NSA-CF members by hiring and/or promoting them during that year.

2005 Ms. Debbie Cortes, Director of Sales & Marketing - INTI Publishing, Tampa, FL
2006 Ms. Joanne Weiland - Commanding View - www.commandingview.com
2007 Ms. Carolyn Gardner - Florida Association of Realtors