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SOUTHERN AFRICA SPEAKERS' HALL OF FAME
Inductees:
Induction of an expert in to the Southern Africa Speaker Hall of Fame is a lifetime achievement award. It recognises overall high levels of success, and is the second highest honour of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa. It reflects outstanding success in the field of speaking, teaching, mentoring and/or consulting and reflects extraordinary acknowledgement, respect and admiration of the members of the PSASA as well as the entire speaking, and by default training industry. The following criteria are a requirement:
- Must be a citizen of South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Angola, Zambia, Mozambique or Madagascar
- Must demonstrate the four E's - Expertise, Eloquence, Ethics, Enterprise in all business dealings and conduct
- Must demonstrate an interest and contribution in developing and mentoring young talent in the SA speaking/ coaching/training industry
- Been active in the speaking/training industry for a minimum of 7 years
- Derives more than 50% of income from events / speaking / coaching / training
- Is seen as an icon in this country and an example to others
- Displays excellent presentation performance and/or high adviser quality
- Approachable (within reason)
- Member of (and in good standing with) at least one professional association in the events/speaking/ coaching/training arena
- Must display/demonstrate at least 6 of the following 8 professional characteristics:
- overall professionalism,
- proven business acumen,
- presentable image,
- unique style,
- effective communicator,
- successful products,
- marketing ingenuity,
- effective electronic presence.
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STEF DU PLESSIS (FOUNDER'S) AWARD
Winners:
Established in 2006 at the 2nd AGM of the PSASA, the Stef du Plessis Award was awarded for the first time at the 3rd annual convention of the PSASA in April 2008, and will be awarded annually thereafter (it was felt that PSASA needed to build up some of its own history prior to nominating the first recipient). It is envisaged that this award will become the industry's most cherished award.
This Award recognises a PSASA member whose outstanding contribution to the association and to the speaking industry over the years have earned the utmost respect, honour and admiration in the association and the profession. Their actions have consistently epitomised sharing, guiding, supporting and encouragement of other members. They have been instrumental in growing the speaking industry as a whole. Their commitment to excellence and professionalism as a professional speaker provides a role model for us all.
There will be only one recipient per annum. The award recipient will receive a floating trophy, and a miniature replica to keep. Their names are inscribed on the trophy forever and they may use the title "Recipient of the Stef du Plessis Award" in their signature and on stationery. The award is made at the gala awards evening of the annual convention, and is the climax of the evening.
A recipient of the Stef du Plessis Award can also be an existing inductee in to the SA Speaker's Hall of Fame, or can receive this award in the same year as being inducted in to the SA Speaker's Hall of Fame.
Nominations, can be from any category of membership (nominating members must be in good standing in order to nominate), but must be seconded by a professional member. The judging panel is made up of the National President (Panel Chair), the last Stef du Plessis Award Winner, plus two senior past award winners or Association Icons as determined by the PSASA National Executive. All nominations are circulated to the panel. The panel is asked to assign votes to their top three applications in the following format 3 votes for 1st, 2 votes for 2nd, 1 vote for 3rd. Votes are forwarded to the panel chair, who collates votes. A teleconference is then held with all panel members to agree the winner.
In the first year (2008) the past members of the panel were industry icons plus the Immediate Past President, as there was no existing recipient. From the 2nd year (2009), the IPP will be replaced by the previous year's winner. Sitting members of the PSASA Board are only eligible for the award once 5 years service (not necessarily consecutive) have been served*. The current PSASA President is not eligible for the award under any circumstances.
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