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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

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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.


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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

Contact Us

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Farmington, MI 48336
(734)707-8985
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