Master of Influence Award

During his presidency in 1992-1993, Al Walker, CSP, CPAE and NSA's Board of Directors saw the need to establish a form of recognition for anyone who had a positive global impact through their speaking, whether or not they were a member of NSA. Therefore; this award is presented to speakers who have significantly influenced generations of speakers and whose distinguished careers have brought honor and recognition to the speaking profession.

1993  Art G. Linkletter, CPAE*
1994  Jack Kemp
1995  Ruth Stafford Peale
1996  Og Mandino, CPAE*
1997  Cavett Robert, CSP, CPAE*
1998  Nido R. Qubein, CSP, CPAE
1999  Zig Ziglar, CPAE*
2001  Barbara C. Jordan
2002  Lou Holtz
2003  Kenneth H. Blanchard, PhD, CPAE
2004  Jim Rohn, CPAE*
2005  Ty Boyd, CSP, CPAE
2006  Al Walker, CSP, CPAE
2007  Deepak Chopra
2008  William E. Strickland Jr.
2009  Dave Yoho, CPAE
2010  Wintley Phipps
2011  Brian Tracy, CPAE
2012  Jeanne Robertson, CSP, CPAE

*Deceased