Stef du Plessis Founder’s Award​

This is the Highest Honour of the PSASA

Award Details

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.

Award Requirements

  • Accomplishments (presenting, business & community)
  • Service to PSASA (national & chapter)
  • Service to members (generally and individually)
  • Contribution to the community (optional)
  • Consistent compliance with the PSASA code of ethics
  • Enjoy a reputable reputation as an upstanding member of the PSASA and be in good standing
  • Nominees must be a Professional PSASA Member of at least 3 years standing.
  • The Current President and Council Members are not eligible for this award.

Previously Awarded

The PSASA is proud of its members who have achieved this award and they are:

Taryn-Lee Kearney

Taryn-Lee Kearney

SdPFA 2024

Charlotte Kemp

Charlotte Kemp

SdPFA 2019

Richard Mulvey

Richard Mulvey

SdPFA 2018

Jacques de Villiers

Jacques de Villiers

SdPFA 2016

Adolf Kaestner

Adolf Kaestner

SdPFA 2016

Stef du Plessis

Stef du Plessis

SdPFA 2013

Roger Knowles

Roger Knowles

SdPFA 2011

Annie Greef

Annie Greeff

SdPFA 2010

Paul du Toit

SdPFA 2009

Clive Simpkins

Clive Simpkins

SdPFA 2008