The Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame honours individuals who have been recognized for their excellence as a professional speaker, their dedication to educating others to excel, and their commitment to the professional speaking industry. Members are selected by their peers in recognition of their contributions, and The Hall of Fame award is presented at the CAPS National Convention.
Selection Criteria is weighted, and includes:
Excellence on the platform- Longevity in the business
- Success in the business
- A reputation for ethical conduct
- Evidence of excellence in all dimensions of the speaking business
- Impact on, and valuable contribution to, audiences and clients
- Use of speaking skills and success for positive contribution to the community at large
- Participation and contribution within CAPS and the speaking industry
- Member in good standing of CAPS at the time of nomination
Inductees
Inducted
Orlando Bowen
Inducted 2023
Michelle Cederberg, CSP, MKin, BA Psyc, CEP, CPCC, HoF
High-Performance Optimizer / Energizing people and organizations to ignite their best performance and productivity by helping them sharpen focus, subdue stress, and drive success.
Inducted
Ross Mackay
Inducted
Michelle Ray
Inducted
Darci Lang
Inducted
Patrick Leroux
Inducted
Paul Huschilt
Inducted
Toni Newman
Inducted
Cheryl Cran
Inducted
Colleen Francis
Inducted
Patricia Katz
Inducted
Vincent Poscente
Inducted 2006
Joe Sherren, CSP, HoF, Global Speaking Fellow
1947 - 2022
Inducted
Susan Sweeney
Inducted
Jean-Marc Chaput
Inducted
Bill Clennan
Inducted
Donald Cooper
Inducted
Jim Beaubien
Inducted 2001
Peter Urs Bender, CSP, HoF
1944 - 2005
Inducted 2000
Kit Grant, HoF
Kit "pushes" people outside their comfort zone to get the results they deserve.
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Inducted
Linda Tarrant
Inducted
Jack Donohue
Inducted
Norman Rebin
Inducted
Harold Taylor
Inducted
Dave Broadfoot
Inducted
Ian Percy
Inducted 1997
Warren Evans, CSP, HoF, Global Speaking Fellow
1953 - 2014
Inducted
Alan Simmons
