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Past Chapter Presidents

NSA Michigan sincerely thanks the leaders who have served as Chapter Presidents.

Mimi Brown, CSP - 2023
Karyl Eckerle + Mimi Brown, CSP - 2022
Jason Borowicz - 2021
Anne Bonney - 2020
Mimi Brown, CSP - 2019
Breeda Miller - 2018
Carol Prahinski - 2017
Greg Peters - 2016
Sherene McHenry, CSP -2015
Penny Rosema - 2014
Vicki Niebrugge, CSP - 2013
Kathy Eubanks - 2012
Dick Egli - 2011
Eleni Kelakos - 2010
Terry Wisner - 2009

Marilyn Suttle - 2008
April Callis Birchmeier, CSP - 2007
Joanne Estes - 2006
Pam Wyess - 2005
Peggy Kline - 2004
Pam Wyess - 2003
Bob Bolya - 2002
John Tenza - 2001
Vicki Niebrugge, CSP - 2000
Barbara Stellard - 1999
Ed Primeau - 1998
Leslie Stambaugh, 1997
Michael Scott Karpovich, CSP - 1996

Marilynn Semonick, CSP - 1995
Jerry Conrad, CSP - 1994
Joe Tabers, CSP - 1993
Julius Cohen - 1992
Vicki Niebrugge, CSP - 1991
Mary Jane Mapes, CSP - 1990
Dorothy Lemkuhl - 1989
John Landis - 1988
Nat Starr - 1987
Carol Roland - 1986
Merrill Douglas - 1985
Leslie Charles, CSP - 1984
Merrill Douglas - 1983

National Awards

Cavett Award

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 Michigan Member Dr. John B. Molidor, CSP was awarded the Cavett award in 2021. Dr. Molidor served as the National President of the National Speakers Association.

Speaker Hall of Fame

NSA Michigan member Floyd Wickman, CSP, CPAE was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame in 1987.

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.

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: Amelia Mimi Brown, Laurie Brown, April Callis Birchmeier, C. Leslie Charles, David Chinsky, Tami Evans, Margarita Gurri, Eleni Kelakos, Mary Jane Mapes, Sherene McHenry, John Molidor (Cavett Award Winner), Marilynn Semonick, Laurie Stewart, Joyce Weiss, Ben Whiting, Floyd Wickman (CPAE)

Chapter Awards

Chapter Member of the Year

The following NSA Michigan members have been honored for their exemplary service to the chapter.

2023-24: Robin Shear
2022-23: Kristi Davis
2021-22: Mimi Brown and Greg Peters
2020-21: Lisa Roach
2019-20: Anne Bonney
2017-18: Mimi Brown
2016-17: Breeda Miller
2015-16: Greg Peters
2014-15: Vicki Niebrugge, CSP
2013-14: Marilyn Suttle
2012-13: Shawne Duperon
2011-12: Ralph Schillace
2010-11: Pam Wyess
2009-10: Marilynn Semonick, CSP
2008-09: Joanne Estes
2007-08: Pam Wyess
2006-07: Marilyn Suttle
2005-06: Leslie Stambaugh
2004-05: Len Charla
2003-04: Michael Karpovich, CSP
2002-03: Joanne Estes
2001-02: Ed Primeau
2000-01: Leslie Stambaugh
1999-2000: D. Bolton & R. Ward
1998-99: Mary Jane Mapes
1997-98: Michael Ammann
1996-97: Joe Tabers, CSP
1995-96: Greg Bauer
1994-95: Jack Pyle
1993-94: Marilynn Semonick, CSP
1992-93: Dorothy Lehmkuhl
1991-92: Vicki Niebrugge
1990-91: Joy Schmidt
1989-90: Mary Jane Mapes, CSP
1988-89: Shirley Bracket
1987-88: John Landis
1986-87: Mary Louise Cutler
1985-86: C. Leslie Charles, CSP
1984-85: Merrill Douglas, CSP

The Dr. John B. Molidor, CSP President’s Award

The Dr. John B. Molidor, CSP President’s Award is awarded at the Chapter President’s discretion. In 2016, this award was renamed in honor of Dr. John B. Molidor, CSP who was the first NSA Michigan member to serve as the national NSA President.

2023-24: Leatrice Brooks
2022-23: Greg Peters
2021-22: Breeda Miller
2019-20: Babette Ten Haken
2018-19: Maxx Anderson
2017-18: Dick Egli
2016-17: John Molidor, CSP, National President
2015-16: ProTrack Faculty (P. Wyess, M. Semonick, L. Charles, J. Conrad, R. Ward, M. Mapes)
2014-15: Pam Wyess
2013-14: Ken Wachsberger
2012-13: Marilynn Semonick, CSP

The Leslie Charles Leadership Award

Leslie Charles
Mary Jane Mapes
Marilynn Semonick (1998)
Pam Wyess (2018)

Meeting Partner of the Year

2017 - Karen Gordon, GO Where Meetings Matter
2007 – Geri Root
2000 – Amy Jones,WakenJones LLC
1999 – Tom Carlson, Holiday Inn Hotels
1998 – Lillian Sims, Michigan Municipal Risk Management Association
1997 – Carol Weaver, Domino’s Pizza Distribution
1996 – Justin King, Michigan Association of School Boards
1995 – Joan Hutchinson, Michigan Municipal League
1994 – Cheryl Ronk, CAE Michigan Society of Association Executives