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. Terry Brock, MBA, 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. Terry Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE
Mr. James Brown, PhD, CSP
Ms. Donna Cutting, CSP
Mr. Dave Finnigan, CSP
Ms. Barbara Glanz, CSP
Ms. Terri Kabachnick, CSP, CPBA, CPVA, CAIA
Ms. Cindy Krosky, CSP, LCSW
Ms. Linda Larsen, CSP
Ms. Donna Long, CSP
Ms. Pam Lontos, MA, CSP
Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE
Mr. Rick Segel, CSP
Ms. Sheryl Nicholson, CSP
Mr. Tom Shay, CSP
Ms. Monica Wofford, 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
Ms. Sandy Geroux 2008/2009
Ms. Monica Wofford, CSP 2009/2010
Mr. Frank Trunzo, 2010/2011
Ms. Kathy Potts, 2011/2012
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, CSP
2005 Ms. Shari Bowden
2006 Ms. Sandy Geroux and Mr. Dave Timmons
2007 Ms. Betsy Barbieux
2008 Ms. Denise McCabe
2009 Ms. Robyn Winters
2010 Ms. Robyn Winters
2011 Ms. Beth Ramsay and Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE
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, CSP
2006 Ms. Terri Kabachnick, CSP, CPBA, CPVA, CAIA
2007 Mr. David Glickman
2008 Ms. Pam Lontos, MA, CSP
2009 Ms. Donna Long, CSP
2010 Mr. Kenneth Banks
2011 Mr. Ed Peters
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, CSP
2004 Mr. Dave Timmons
2005 Ms. Sandy Geroux
2006 Ms. Monica Wofford, CSP
2007 Mr. Rod Jurado and Ms. Kathy Potts
2008 Mr. Hardy Smith
2009 Mr. Hardy Smith
2010 Ms. kathy Potts
2011 Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE
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
2008 Ms. Joan Brannick, PhD
2009 Ms. Wendy Warman
2010 Ms. Sandy Geroux
2011 Mr. Monica Wofford, CSP
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
2008 Ms. Monica Wofford, CSP
2009 Mr. Frank Trunzo
2010 Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE
2011 Ms. Beth Ramsay
The Speaker's Academy Achievement Award
2008 Mr. Dennis Munholand (deceased)
2008 Mr. Pete Carrion (deceased)
2008 Mr. Dave Dettman
2009 Ms. Tiffany Chapman
2010 Ms. Til Hagen
2011 Mr. Quaintain Olden
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
2008 Ms. Ellen Ackerman - APC Conference Director - www.divbusiness.com
2009 Mr. Dave Bell - Incredible Speakers Bureau, Inc. - Dave Bell
Microphone Award
Our Chapter’s Microphone Awards Program recognizes the achievements of Professional Members and Associates who have reached key milestones in their careers.
2010 Ms. Sandy Geroux
2010 Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE
2010 Ms. Beth M. Ramsay
President's Outstanding Achivement Award
Awarded by the president to any person (chapter member or not) who provides outstanding service to the chapter.
2011 Sandy and Bruce Geroux