Our History
In December of 1983, 10 people interested in starting a chapter of the National Speakers Association met at the home of Elizabeth Jefferies. 7 months later, in July of 1984, the Kentucky Chapter of the National Speakers Association was chartered with 20 members at NSA's annual convention in Phoenix.
Past NSA Kentucky Presidents
1984-85 Elizabeth Jeffries, Founding President
1985-86 Elizabeth Jeffries
1986-87 Bill “Lucky” Carlin (deceased)
1987-88 Sherrill Estes
1988-89 Elaine Thomas (deceased)
1989-90 Dr. Bob Wade
1990-91 Mark Effler
1991-92 Cathy Fyock
1992-93 Liz Curtis Higgs
1993-94 Margaret Jeffiers
1994-95 Joe Bonura
1995-96 Regina Walden
1996-97 Ann Weeks
1997-98 Marolyn Wright Fields
1998-99 Dr. Stan Frager (deceased)
1999-00 Anne Murray
2000-01 Conway Stone
2001-02 Kelly Watkins
2002-03 Dr. Stan Frager (deceased)
2003-04 Tyler Eldred (deceased)
2004-05 Bob Farmer
2005-06 Bob Farmer (2)
2006-07 Alice Cash
2007-08 Elizabeth Jeffries (3)
2008-09 Stephen Tweed
2009-10 Stan Walters
2010-11 Gary Montgomery
2011-12 Mary Claire O’Neal
2012-13 Doug Semenick
2012-14 John Wagner
2014-15 Vivian Blade
2015-16 Michael Duke
2016-17 Dan Matthews
2017-18 Cara Silletto
2018-19 Cathy Fyock (2)
2019-20 Jeff Nalley
2020-21 Steve Hefner
2021-22 Steve Sanders
2022-23 Nancy Little
2023-24 Mark Kenny
2024-25 Trevor Blondeel
2025-26 Alyson VanHooser
Cavett Award Winners
The Cavett Award, the National Speakers Association's most esteemed accolade, is presented annually to a member whose accomplishments exemplify exceptional credibility, respect, honor, and admiration in both NSA and the speaking profession. The recipient's dedication to sharing, guiding, and inspiring other members closely parallels the distinguished career of NSA's founder, Cavett Robert, CSP, CPAE.
NSA Kentucky members Stephen Tweed and Phil VanHooser were honored with this prestigious award in 2012 and 2019 respectively.
Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE)
The Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE), also known as the Speaker Hall of Fame, is a national award recognizing exceptional platform excellence. Selections are based on nominations made by current CPAEs and are limited to a maximum of five each year nationwide.
Phil Van Hooser was honored with this award in 2019.
Certified Speaking Professionals
The Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation is the highest earned accolade of professional achievement in the speaking profession. NSA awards the CSP to individuals who have undergone a comprehensive application process and have met the organization's rigorous criteria. The designation recognizes a commitment to ongoing education, extensive speaking experience, and ethical conduct.
The following NSA Michigan members have earned the coveted CSP designation: Vivian Blade, Trevor Blondeel, Elizabeth Jeffries, Justin Patton, Cara Silletto, Stephen Tweed, Alyson Van Hooser, and Phil Van Hooser
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