CSP and CPAE
CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) recognizes a continuing commitment to education, experience and ethical behaviors. To achieve this designation, individuals must deliver 250 paid presentations over a five-year period while earning at least 32 education units in that period and meeting other professional criteria set by NSA.
CPAE (Council of Peers Award for Excellence) designates members of NSA’s Speaking Hall of Fame. No more than five NSA members per year (out of a general membership of 4,000) receive this honor. Candidates are nominated by current CPAEs and reviewed by a special panel on the basis of the originality of their material, uniqueness of style, experience, delivery technique, image, reputation, professionalism and ability to relate to their audiences.
Following are the CSP and CPAE honorees who are currently members of NSA-MN:
- Diane Amundson, CSP
- Janel Anderson, CSP
- Ross Bernstein, CSP, CPAE
- Bryce Austin, CSP
- Kristen Brown, CSP
- John Crudele, CSP
- Dr. Jermaine Davis, CSP
- Tim Eggebraaten, CSP
- Richard Gasaway, CSP
- David Horsager, MA, CSP, CPAE
- Jason Hunt, CSP
- Janie Jasin, CSP
- Cindra Kamphoff, CSP
- Jan Lehman, CSP
- Mark LeBlanc, CSP, CPAE
- Carey Lohrenz, CSP, CPAE
- Jon Lokhorst, CSP
- Harvey Mackay, CPAE
- Mike McKinley, CSP, CPAE
- David McNally, CPAE
- Annie Meehan, CSP
- Celina Peerman, CSP
- Sam Richter, CSP, CPAE
- James Robilotta, CSP
- Mark Scharenbroich, CSP, CPAE
- Joe Schmit, CSP
- Jack Stahlmann, CSP
- Manny Steil, PhD, CSP, CPAE
- Shawna Suckow, CSP
- Audrey Thomas, CSP
- Kit Welchlin, MA, CSP
- Thomas Winninger, CSP, CPAE
Minnesota Speaker Hall of Fame
Created in 2004, the Minnesota Speakers Hall of Fame recognizes and honors selected outstanding professional speakers. Modeled after the NSA CPAE “Speakers Hall of Fame,” the Minnesota Speakers Hall of Fame selection criteria will be based on: Speaker’s Material, Style, Experience, Delivery, Image, and Professionalism. The award is not based on celebrity status, number of speeches, amount of income, or volunteer involvement in NSA-MN.
Nominations and selection are made by the existing members of the Minnesota Speakers Hall of Fame, presently Chaired by Dr. Manny Steil, CSP, CPAE
The following individuals have been inducted into the Minnesota Speakers Hall of Fame:
- 2004 Dr. Lyman K. (Manny) Steil CSP, CPAE; Larry Wilson CPAE*; Thom Winninger CSP, CPAE; Mike McKinley CSP, CPAE; Robert Pike CSP, CPAE; Jim Pancero CSP, CPAE; Harvey Mackay, CPAE; Dr. Alan Zimmerman CSP, CPAE; Mark Scharenbroich CSP, CPAE
- 2005 David McNally CPAE; Janie Jasin CSP; Desi Williamson CSP, CPAE
- 2006 Mark LeBlanc, CSP
- 2007 John Crudele CSP
- 2008 Roxanne Emerich CSP, CPAE; Lee Boyan*
- 2009 Hondo, David Knox CSP
- 2010 Joan Kennedy, Kathy Brown CSP,
- 2011 Anne Warfield CSP, Dr. Dale Anderson
- 2012 Jackie Pflug
- 2014 Kit Welchlin, CSP
- 2013 Randall Munson CSP
- 2015 Ross Bernstein CSP
- 2016 David Horsager, CSP
- 2017 Sam Richter, CSP
- 2018 John Tschol
- 2019 Amy Tolbert, Ph.D., CSP; Joe Schmit, CSP
- 2020 Audrey Thomas, CSP; Carey Lohrenz, CSP, CPAE
- 2021 Dr. Jermaine Davis; Richard B. Gasaway, PhD, CSP
- 2022 Annie Meehan, CSP
- 2023 Louise Griffith
- 2024 Tom Guetzke
- 2025 Kristen Brown, CSP
Mark LeBlanc Award
Created in 1997, the NSA Minnesota Mark LeBlanc Award recognizes NSA-MN Chapter members who have provided important service, leadership, and made a highly significant contribution to the growth and vitality of the Chapter. Mark LeBlanc selects the award winner. The following Chapter Members have received the Mark LeBlanc Award:
- 1997 Mark LeBlanc
- 1998 Mike McKinley, CSP, CPAE
- 1999 Dr. Lyman K. (Manny) Steil, CSP, CPAE
- 2000 Janie Jasin, CSP
- 2001 Janna Krammer
- 2002 Mike Podolinsky
- 2003 Betsy Buckley
- 2004 Arlene Vernon
- 2005 Dr. Dale Anderson
- 2006 Tom Guetzke
- 2007 Mark Scharenbroich, CSP, CPAE
- 2008 Stevie Ray
- 2009 Dan Janal
- 2010 Sue Rusch, CMP
- 2011 Robin Getman, CSP
- 2012 Amy Tolbert
- 2013 Louise Griffith
- 2014 Molly Cox
- 2015 Brenda Elsagher
- 2016 Kit Welchlin, CSP
- 2017 John Crudele, CSP
- 2018 Dan Diebold
- 2019 Thom Winninger, CSP, CPAE
- 2020 Mary Schmid
- 2021 Robin Kellogg
- 2022 Janel Anderson, CSP
- 2023 Cindra Kamphoff, CSP
- 2024 Dr. Jermaine Davis
- 2025 Jason A. Hunt, CSP
Chapter Member of the Year Award
Each year, the board nominates and selects a member who they have seen contribute the most to the chapter. This award truly reflects our history of active participation. The following Chapter Members have received the Chapter Member of the Year award:
- 1983-84 Michael Podolinsky
- 1984-85 Mark LeBlanc, CSP
- 1985-86 Rubye Erickson
- 1986-87 Tom Faranda
- 1987-88 Rubye Erickson
- 1988-89 Kathleen Borgen
- 1989-90 Dr. Dale Anderson
- 1990-91 Janie Jasin, CSP
- 1991-92 Pat Dorff
- 1993-94 Earl Hipp
- 1994-95 Nancy Mark
- 1995-96 Kay Seliskar
- 1996-97 Larry Merserau
- 1997-98 Dick Schaaf
- 1998-99 Arlene Vernon
- 1999-00 Kristin Anderson
- 2000-01 Betsy Buckley
- 2001-02 Robin Getman, CSP
- 2002-03 Tony Schiller
- 2003-04 Dr. Dale Anderson
- 2004-05 Michael Roby
- 2005-06 Audrey Thomas
- 2006-07 Tim Cimbura
- 2007-08 Stuart Gray
- 2008-09 Amy Tolbert, PhD., CSP; Michael Roby
- 2009-10 Robin Getman, CSP
- 2010-11 Susan Zimmerman
- 2011-12 Gaye Lindfors
- 2012-13 Dan Janal
- 2013-14 Brenda Elsagher
- 2014-15 Molly Cox
- 2015-16 Jeff Ferrazzo
- 2016-17 Kristen Brown, CSP
- 2017-18 Mary Schmid
- 2018-19 Jermaine Davis, Ph.D.
- 2019-20 Robin Kellogg
- 2020-21 Jason Hunt, CSP
- 2021-22 Jean Abbott
- 2022-23 Sherry Ann Bruckner
- 2023-24 Jasmine Brett Stringer
- 2024-25 Karen Thorpe
Next Level Award
The Next Level Award is given by the Board each year. Recipients have been active members of NSA Minnesota for at least one year and have significantly moved their businesses forward over the previous year. Any member can nominate any chapter member. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors chooses the winner. The following Chapter Members have received the Next Level Award:
- 1996-97 Joe Mayne , Arlene Vernon
- 1997-98 Christine Clifford, CSP
- 1998-99 Kathy Brown, CSP
- 1999-00 Robin Getman, CSP
- 2000-01 Randall Munson, CSP
- 2001-02 Molly Cox
- 2002-03 Christine Clifford, CSP
- 2003-04 Mark Scharenbroich, CSP, CPAE
- 2004-05 Anne Warfield, CSP
- 2005-06 Roxanne Emmerich, CSP
- 2006-07 Stevie Ray
- 2007-08 Amy Tolbert, PhD., CSP
- 2008-09 Randall Munson, CSP
- 2009-10 Dave Horsager, CSP
- 2010-11 Chris Heeter
- 2011-12 Ross Bernstein, CSP
- 2012-13 Renee Rongen and Susan Zimmerman
- 2013-14 Theresa Rose
- 2014-15 Joe Schmit, CSP
- 2015-16 Richard Gasaway, PhD, CSP
- 2016-17 Deirdre Van Nest
- 2017-18 Bryce Austin
- 2018-19 Deirdre Van Nest
- 2019-20 Cindra Kamphoff, CSP
- 2020-21 Luke Soderling
- 2021-22 Kristen Brown, CSP
- 2022-23 Tim Eggebraaten
- 2023-24 Steve Fredlund
- 2024-25 Jan Lehman, CSP
Volunteer of the Year Award
Recipients are recognized for their volunteer efforts that are above and beyond the level expected of members. This board of directors selects the winner. The following individuals have received the Volunteer of the Year award:
- 2002-03 Holly Zelinsky
- 2004-05 Audrey Thomas
- 2005-06 Robin Getman, CSP; Gaye Lindfors
- 2006-07 Peggy McNamara
- 2007-08 Stevie Ray
- 2008-09 Sue Rusch, CSP
- 2009-10 Lori La Bey
- 2010-11 Chere Bork
- 2011-12 Tim Cimbura
- 2012-13 Theresa Rose
- 2013-14 Chris Heeter
- 2014-15 Annie Meehan, CSP
- 2015-16 Deirdre Van Nest
- 2016-17 Kendra Dodd
- 2017-18 Annie Meehan, CSP
- 2018-19 Carol Kaemmerer
- 2019-20 Jermaine Davis, PhD.
- 2020-21 Stacy Johnston
- 2021-22 Jermaine Davis, PhD
- 2022-23 Steve Olson
- 2023-24 Karen Thorpe
- 2024-25 Jill Johnson
Newcomer Impact Award
Recognizes a new NSA Minnesota member (1 to 3 years) who has made a measurable and significant positive impact in the service to the NSA Minnesota Chapter. The board nominates and selects the award recipient. The following Chapter members have received the Newcomer Impact Award:
- 2013-14 Janel Anderson, CSP
- 2014-15 Jeff Ferrazzo
- 2015-16 Erika Garms, Ph.D.
- 2016-17 Mary Schmid
- 2017-18 Liz Uram
- 2018-19 Robin Kellogg
- 2019-20 Jason Hunt, CSP
- 2022-23 Jason Lennox
- 2023-24 Krista Ryan
- 2024-25 Bill Goodwin
Speaker Academy Award
Recognizes the Speaker Academy member who has developed clarity of vision and a specific plan to advance in the profession of speaking. Candidates for this award will be nominated by the Speaker Academy members. The winner will be chosen by the Dean. The following Speaker Academy students have received the Speaker Academy award:
- 2013-14 Erika Garms
- 2014-15 Cindra Kamphoff
- 2015-16 Deb Hadley
- 2016-17 Lin Bruce
- 2017-18 Kelly Radi
- 2021-22 Karen Thorpe
- 2022-23 Dr. Dave Webb
- 2023-24 Sarah Ciavarri
- 2024-25 Dr. Sheila Sweeney
Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
Created in 2012-2013 the NSA Minnesota Speaker Lifetime Achievement Award honor long-time (25+years) chapter members who have made a significant lifelong contribution to enriching the profession of speaking and the advancement and extended growth and health of the NSA Minnesota Chapter. Recipients will embody the spirit and focus of professional speaking and will serve as a positive role model for all future recipients.
The NSA Minnesota Board of Directors will nominate the Lifetime Achievement Award Candidates with the ultimate selection made by the board and past Lifetime Achievement recipients.
The Lifetime Achievement Award may not be awarded annually and will only be awarded based on the availability of truly deserving individual candidates. The NSA Minnesota Lifetime Achievement Award has been bestowed upon:
- 2012 Janie Jasin, CSP
- 2013 Dr. Manny Steil CSP, CPAE
- 2014 Thom Winninger CSP, CPAE
- 2015 Mark LeBlanc, CSP
- 2016 Joan Kennedy
- 2017 David McNally, CSP, CPAE
- 2019 Mike McKinley, CSP, CPAE
- 2021 Randall Munson, CSP
- 2023 Dr. Alan Zimmerman, CSP, CPAE
- 2024 Mark Scharenbroich, CSP, CPAE
- 2025 Sam Richter, CSP, CPAE
