NSA Central Florida

Awards & Recognition

Honoring the speakers, leaders, and partners who have shaped NSA Central Florida through decades of excellence.

Cavett Award Recipients

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

Mr. Terry Brock, CSP, CPAE
Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE (Deceased)
Ms. Rosita Perez, CPAE (Deceased)

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
Ms. Barbara Glanz, CSP, CPAE
Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE
Ms. Rosita Perez, CPAE (Deceased)
Mr. David Glickman, CSP, CPAE
Ms. Linda Larsen, CSP, CPAE
Mr. Stephen Shapiro, CSP, 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. Barry Banther, CSP
Ms. J. Lenora Bresler, CSP
Ms. Anne Bonney, CSP
Mr. Terry Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE
Dr. Shirley Davis, CSP
Mr. Marcus Engel, CSP
Ms. Tami Evans, CSP
Mr. David Finnigan, CSP
Ms. Sandy Geroux, CSP
Ms. Barbara Glanz, CSP, CPAE
Mr. David Glickman, CSP, CPAE
Ms. Marilyn Gould, CSP
Ms. Ned James, CSP
Mr. Randy Keirn, CSP
Dr. Jo Lichten, CSP
Ms. Linda Larsen, CSP, CPAE
Mr. Scott Lesnick, CSP
Ms. Regina McMichael, CSP
Ms. Joyce Marter, CSP
Mr. Andy Masters, CSP
Mr. David Meinz, CSP
Mr. Joseph Michelli, PhD, CSP
Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE (Deceased)
Ms. Deb Peterson, CSP
Mr. Tom Shay, CSP
Mr. Stephen Shapiro, CSP, CPAE
Ms. Colleen Sweeney, CSP
Ms. Jan Spence, CSP
Mr. Doug Van Dyke, CSP
Mr. Stan Walters, CSP
Ms. Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP

Chapter Presidents

Ms. Jamie Sue Johnson
2024-2025
Ms. Jan Spence, CSP
2023-2024
Mr. David Blake
2022-2023
Mr. John Watkis
2021-2022
Mr. Phil Gerbyshak
2020-2021
Mr. Shawn Rhodes
2019-2020
Mr. Andy Masters, CSP
2018-2019
Ms. Colleen Sweeney, CSP
2017-2018
Mr. Barry Banther, CSP
2016-2017
Mr. Randy Keirn, CSP
2014-2016
Mr. Eric Papp
2013-2014
Ms. Beth Ramsay
2012-2013
Ms. Kathy Potts
2011-2012
Mr. Frank Trunzo
2010-2011
Ms. Monica Wofford, CSP
2009-2010
Ms. Sandy Geroux
2008-2009
Mr. Dave Timmons
2007-2008
Ms. Cindy Krosky, CSP, LCSW
2006-2007
Ms. Donna Cutting
2005-2006
Ms. Terry Kabachnick, CSP, CPBA, CPVA, CAIA
2004-2005
Mr. David Glickman
2003-2004
Mr. Ed Peters
2002-2003
Ms. Joan Brannick, PhD
2001-2002
Mr. Michael Stahl
2000-2001
Ms. Becky Nickol
1999-2000
Ms. Sandy Campbell
1998-1999
Mr. Jim Harris
1997-1998
Ms. Wendy Warman
1996-1997
Mr. Gordie Allen
1995-1996
Mr. Mike Staley
1994-1995
Mr. Joe Jones
1993-1994
Ms. Sheryl Nicholson, CSP
1991-1993 (2 Terms)
Mr. Gordon Hill
1990-1991
Mr. Spud Barrett
1988-1990 (2 Terms)
Mr. Todd Grubb
1987-1988
Ms. Gerry Tausch
1985-1987 (2 Terms)

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.

Mr. Fabio Marques
Mr. Fabio MarquesMember
2026
Mr. Ron Frost
2025
Mr. Jeff Bledsoe
2024
Mr. TR Coverson
2023
Ms. Betty Norlin
2022
Ms. Lesley Jean Almonte
2021
Ms. Carolyn Quintin
2020
Ms. Betty Norlin
2019
Ms. Lisa Demmi
2018
Ms. Rena Romano
2017
Ms. Colleen Sweeney
2016
Ms. Colleen Sweeney
2015
Ms. Pilar Ortiz
2014
Mr. Tom Hoisington
2013
Ms. Carolyn Quintin
2012
Ms. Beth Ramsay and Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE
2011
Ms. Robyn Winters
2010
Ms. Robyn Winters
2009
Ms. Denise McCabe
2008
Ms. Betsy Barbieux
2007
Ms. Sandy Geroux and Mr. Dave Timmons
2006
Ms. Shari Bowden
2005
Ms. Donna Cutting, CSP
2004
Ms. Cindy Krosky, CSP, LCSW
2003
Mr. David Glickman and Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE
2002
Mr. Ed Peters
2001
Ms. Sandy Campbell
2000
Mr. Michael Stahl
1999
Mr. Gordie Allen
1998

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.

Ms. Sylvie di Giusto, CSP
2024
Ms. Cathy Fyock, CSP
2023
Mr. Hardy Smith
2022
Ms. Carolyn Quintin
2021
Mr. Stephen Shapiro, CSP, CPAE
2020
Dr. Shirley Davis
2019
Ms. Linda Larsen, CSP, CPAE
2018
Ms. Deb Cheslow
2017
Ms. Marilyn Gould
2016
Mr. Barry Banther
2015
Ms. Monica Wofford
2014
Ms. Lynda McDermott
2013
Ms. Sandy Geroux
2012
Mr. Ed Peters
2011
Mr. Kenneth Banks
2010
Ms. Donna Long, CSP
2009
Ms. Pam Lontos, MA, CSP
2008
Mr. David Glickman
2007
Ms. Terri Kabachnick, CSP, CPBA, CPVA, CAIA
2006
Mr. Mike Rayburn, CSP
2005
Ms. Barbara Glanz, CSP
2004
Mr. Terry Brock, MBA, CSP
2002
Mr. Michael Aun, FIC, LUTCF, CSP, CPAE and Ms. Rosita Perez, CPAE
2001
Ms. Wendy Warman
2000
Mr. Gordon Hill
1999
Ms. Sheryl Nicholson
1998

Chapter Member 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.

Mr. Fabio Marques
Mr. Fabio MarquesMember
2026
Mr. TR Coverson
2025
Ms. Carolyn Quintin
2024
Ms. Sandy Geroux
2023
Ms. Tiffany Theen
2022
Mr. David Blake
2021
Mr. John Watkis
2020
Ms. Lisa Demmi
2019
Ms. Connie Rose
2018
Mr. Phil Gerbyshak
2017
Mr. Randy Keirn
2016
Ms. Deb Cheslow
2015
Mr. Randy Keirn
2014
Ms. Carolyn Quintin
2013
Mr. Tom Hoisington
2012
Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE
2011
Ms. Kathy Potts
2010
Mr. Hardy Smith
2009
Mr. Hardy Smith
2008
Mr. Rod Jurado and Ms. Kathy Potts
2007
Ms. Monica Wofford, CSP
2006
Ms. Sandy Geroux
2005
Mr. Dave Timmons
2004
Ms. Donna Cutting, CSP
2003
Mr. David Glickman
2002
Ms. Melinda Brody
2001
Mr. Ed Peters
2000
Ms. Barbara Braham
1999
Mr. Michael Stahl
1998

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.

Mr. David Blake
2024
Mr. Randy Keirn, CSP
2023
Ms. Sandy Geroux
2022
Mr. Shawn Rhodes
2021
Ms. Sandy Geroux
2020
Ms. Colleen Sweeney
2019
Mr. Barry Banther, CSP
2018
Mr. Randy Keirn, CSP
2017
Ms. Sandy Geroux
2016
Ms. Sandy Geroux
2015
Ms. Beth Ramsay
2014
Mr. Frank Trunzo
2013
Mr. Frank Trunzo
2012
Ms. Monica Wofford, CSP
2011
Ms. Sandy Geroux
2010
Ms. Wendy Warman
2009
Ms. Joan Brannick, PhD
2008
Ms. Joan Brannick, PhD
2006
Mr. Ed Peters
2005

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.

Ms. Betty Norlin
2025
Mr. Ron Frost
2024
Ms. Jan Spence, CSP
2023
Mr. David Blake
2022
Mr. John Watkis
2021
Mrs. J Lenora Bresler
2020
Mr. Kevin McCarthy
2019
Mr. Andy Masters, CSP
2018
Ms. Colleen Sweeney
2017
Ms. Carol Margolis
2016
Ms. Carol Margolis
2015
Ms. Cindy Kane
2014
Ms. Denise McCabe
2013
Ms. Deana Goldasich
2012
Ms. Beth Ramsay
2011
Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE
2010
Mr. Frank Trunzo
2009
Ms. Monica Wofford, CSP
2008
Ms. Sandy Geroux
2007

Speakers Academy Spirit Award

Mr. Ken Greene
2025 (Jan)
Dr. Wendy Richard
2025
Mr. Paul Pape
2024
Mr. Mark Cosby
2023
Mr. Sean Burroughs & Dawn Lucowitz
2022
Ms. Julie Donnelly & Mr. Timothy McDonald
2021
Mr. Jimmy Leo & Mr. TR Coverson
2020
Mr. Ryan Gallik & Ms. Molly Luffy
2019
Ms. Betty Norlin
2018
Dr. Pat Baxter
2017
Mr. John Watkis
2017-2018
Ms. Missi Hatfield
2016
Mr. Ben Patient
2015

Speakers Academy Achievement Award

Chosen by peers in the Speakers Academy.

Ms. Monica Reyes
2025 (Jan)
Ms. Maria Garaitonandia
2025
Ms. Danielle Cobo
2024
Mr. David Hollenbach, MPA
2023
Ms. Nicola Irvine & Ken Remsen
2022
Ms. Teresa Rand & Ms. Joy Parchment, PhD, RN, NEA-BC
2021
Ms. Lesley Jean Almonte & Mr. David Blake
2020
Ms. Kelly Charles Collins & Ms. Jennifer Currence
2019
Ms. Velma Knowles
2018
Mr. Daniel G. Gentry II
2017
Ms. Lis Demmi
2017-2018
Ms. Kim Moore
2016
Mr. Mack Payne
2015
Ms. Cathy Norris
2014
Ms. Tiffanie Kellog
2013
Ms. Kathleen Rehl
2012
Mr. Quaintain Olden
2011
Ms. Til Hagen
2010
Ms. Tiffany Chapman
2009
Mr. Dennis Munholand (deceased)
2008
Mr. Pete Carrion (deceased)
2008
Mr. Dave Dettman
2008

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.

Ms. Tiffany Theen – High Gear Production
2024
Mr. Dave Bell – Incredible Speakers Bureau, Inc.
2009
Ms. Ellen Ackerman – APC Conference Director – www.divbusiness.com
2008
Ms. Carolyn Gardner – Florida Association of Realtors
2007
Ms. Joanne Weiland – Commanding View – www.commandingview.com
2006
Ms. Debbie Cortes, Director of Sales & Marketing – INTI Publishing, Tampa, FL
2005

Terry Brock Microphone Award

Our Chapter's Microphone Awards Program recognizes the achievements of Professional Members and Associates who have reached key milestones in their careers.

Ms. Sandy Geroux
2024
Ms. Jana Shelfer & Mr. Jason Shelfer
2023
Ms. Kelly Charles-Collins
2019
Mr. Ryan Gallik
2019
Dr. Jo Lichten, CSP
2018
Ms. J. Lenora Bresler, CSP
2018
Ms. Gina Carr
2016
Ms. Colleen Sweeney, CSP
2016
Mr. Doug Van Dyke, CSP
2016
Ms. Pilar Ortiz
2015
Mr. Barry Banther
2015
Ms. Sandy Geroux
2010
Mr. George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE
2010
Ms. Beth M. Ramsay
2010

President's Outstanding Service Award

Awarded by the president to any person (chapter member or not) who provides outstanding service to the chapter.

Ms. Nancy Montgomery
2024
Ms. Sylvie di Giusto, CSP
2023
Ms. Joy Parchment
2022
Ms. Jan Spence, CSP
2022
Ms. J. Lenora Bresler, CSP
2021
Mr. David Blake
2021
Mr. Marc Ensign
2021
Ms. Velma Knowles
2021
Mr. Jeff Lodick
2021
Ms. Deb Peterson
2021
Ms. Jan Spence, CSP
2021
Ms. Lisa Demmi
2020
Mr. Jeffrey Lodick
2020
Ms. Carolyn Quintin
2019
Mr. Phil Gerbyshak
2018
Mr. Shawn Rhodes
2018
Mr. John Watkis
2018
Ms. Jackie Becker
2017
Ms. Nancy Montgomery
2017
Ms. Sally Mizerak
2016
Ms. Cindy Kane
2015
Mr. Ed Peters
2013
Sandy and Bruce Geroux
2011