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Awards and recognition earned by chapter members |
Each year members at the national and chapter levels are recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to the speaking profession. NSA Wisconsin honors these current and past chapter members for their achievements. |
Chapter Member of the YearThis award was created to recognize an individual who has gone above and beyond to serve the NSA Wisconsin Chapter. They have freely contributed his/her time and talent to NSA without concern for personal gain. They have demonstrated true servant leadership. 2024 - Mike Domitrz, CSP, CPAE 2023 - Paula Houlihan 2022 – Eliz Greene 2021 – Cheri Neal 2020 – Susan Young, MSA 2019 – Roger Wolkoff and Jacy Imilkowski 2018 – Tina Hallis, PhD 2017 – Susan Young, MSA 2016 – Karrie Landsverk 2015 – Brian Udermann, PhD 2014 – Matt Booth, CSP 2013 – Eliz Greene 2012 – Jason Kotecki, CSP 2011 – Jim Morrison 2010 – Patty Hendrickson, CSP 2009 – Robert Ian 2008 – Eliz Greene 2007 – Mark Borowski 2006 – Chris Clarke-Epstein, CSP 2005 – Robert Ian 2004 – Sally Anders 2003 – Kinza Christenson | Rising Star Award
This award was created to recognize an individual who has achieved great success in the speaking industry early in their career and/or an individual who has shown great dedication to NSA Wisconsin and the speaking industry. 2024 - Kristin Bock 2023 - Gina Glover 2022 - Paula Houlihan 2021 – Lisa Koenecke 2020 – Jacy Imilkowski 2019 – Tina Hallis, PhD 2018 – Susan Young, MSA 2017 – Darcy Luoma, CSP 2016 – Scott Lesnick, CSP 2015 – Jeff Kortes 2014 – Brian Udermann, PhD 2013 – Phil Gerbyshak 2012 – Matt Booth, CSP 2011 – Wendy Naarup 2010 – Joanne Cantor 2009 – Chip Lutz, CSP 2008 – Gayle Zinda 2007 – Jason Kotecki, CSP 2006 – Jill Fleming 2005 – Eliz Greene 2004 – Mike Domitrz, CSP 2003 – |
CSPSpeakers earning the CSP® (Certified Speaking Professional) designation, prove to meeting professionals they are among the top echelon of professional speakers. Only 17 percent of NSA members worldwide have earned this international designation that recognizes top-notch speaking ability with a track record of professionalism and success.
| CPAEIn February 1977, the National Speakers Association (NSA) established the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE)® Speaker Hall of Fame to honor professional speakers who have reached the top echelon of platform excellence. Admission into the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame is a lifetime award for speaking excellence and professionalism. Inductees are evaluated by their peers through a rigorous and demanding process.
| Chris Clarke-Epstein Legacy AwardIn 2018 NSA Wisconsin established an award to honor the matriarch of the chapter, Chris Clarke-Epstein. Through servant leadership, a love of learning, and a gift for story, Chris elevated all who had the honor to be in her presence. Award recipients are members recognized for exhibiting the same qualities and continuing Chris’ legacy within the chapter. 2022 – Patty Hendrickson, CSP Master of ExcellenceIn 2008 the NSA Wisconsin board established an award to celebrate an outgoing Chapter President who has gone above and beyond in service. It has been awarded twice: 2008: Robert Ian: For bringing NSA Wisconsin fully online and leading through a time of great change. 2021: Cheri Neal: For leading the chapter brilliantly through the COVID19 pandemic. |