The Cavett Award
Since it was established in 1973, NSA’s strength has sprung from its Co-Founder Cavett Robert, CSP, CPAE. His love, encouragement, generosity and wisdom embody the spirit of NSA today and continue to guide the Association as it grows in number and diversity.
Humility, generosity and teamwork are just a few of the qualities Cavett possessed, and in fine professional-speaking style, expressed so eloquently. Cavett once said to NSA Past President Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE, “You guys have done so much more with this (NSA) than I ever imagined.” The truth was that NSA members have simply built upon the legacy that he humbly established for us.
Likewise, Cavett displayed an uncanny ability to inspire others and share his wisdom and expertise. “A desire to help others is our most noble attribute; it gives immortal momentum to life and is our only certain path to heaven,” he would say. Hence, the Cavett Award, the highest award bestowed by NSA, was created to celebrate and honor those members whose careers demonstrate the spirit of sharing, guiding and inspiring other professional speakers.
The Cavett Award is NSA’s most cherished award. It is presented annually to the member whose accomplishments over the years have reflected outstanding credit, respect, honor and admiration in the Association and the speaking profession, and whose actions (in terms of sharing, guiding and inspiring other members) most closely parallel the illustrious career of our Co-Founder Cavett Robert, CSP, CPAE.
Recipients
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1979
Cavett Robert, CSP, CPAE
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1980
William H. Gove, CSP, CPAE
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1981
Dave Yoho, CPAE
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1982
Ty Boyd, CSP, CPAE
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1983
Joe Larson, CSP, CPAE
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1984
Ira M. Hayes, CPAE
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1985
Nido R. Qubein, CSP, CPAE
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1986
Don Hutson, CSP, CPAE
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1987
Doc Blakely, CSP, CPAE
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1988
Robert H. Henry, CSP, CPAE
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1989
Jeanne Robertson, CSP, CPAE
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1990
D. Michael Frank, CSP, CPAE
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1991
Rosita Perez, CPAE
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1992
D. John Hammond, CPAE
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1993
Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE
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1994
George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE
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1995
Thomas J. Winninger, CSP, CPAE
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1996
Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE
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1997
Naomi R. Rhode, CSP, CPAE
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1998
Al Walker, CSP, CPAE
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1999
Edward E. Scannell, CSP, CMP
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2000
Jim Tunney, EdD, CSP, CPAE
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2001
Zig Ziglar, CPAE
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2002
Bob Murphey, CPAE
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2003
Pat Vivo, CSP, CPAE
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2004
Terry Paulson, CSP, CPAE
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2005
Glenna Salsbury, CSP, CPAE
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2006
Charles E. “Tremendous” Jones, CPAE
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2007
Mark H. Sanborn, CSP, CPAE
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2008
Michael McKinley, CSP, CPAE
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2009
Louis Heckler, CSP, CPAE
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2010
Jim Rhode, CSP
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2011
W Mitchell, CSP, CPAE
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2012
Stephen Tweed, CSP
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2013
Scott Friedman, CSP
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2014
Chris Clarke-Epstein, CSP
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2015
Gary Rifkin, CSP
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2016
Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP
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2017
Randy Pennington, CSP, CPAE
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2018
Terry Brock, CSP, CPAE
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2019
Phillip Van Hooser, MBA, CSP, CPAE