Cavett Award

The Cavett Award

Status: Active award program

Purpose: The National Speakers Association's most cherished award. Presented annually to the member whose accomplishments over the years have reflected outstanding credit, respect, honor and admiration in the Association and in the speaking profession, and whose actions most closely parallel the illustrious career of NSA's Founder Cavett Robert, CSP, CPAE.

Geographic Scope: NSA members

Focus Areas:

Sharing expertise and wisdom with other professional speakers

Guiding and inspiring other members

Humility, generosity, and teamwork

Helping others (described by Cavett: "A desire to help others is our most noble attribute; it gives immortal momentum to life and is our only certain path to heaven")

Outstanding credit, respect, honor, and admiration in the Association and speaking profession

Award History

• Established: 1973
• Named After: Cavett Robert, CSP, CPAE, NSA Founder
• 2025 Recipient: Brian Walter, CSP, CPAE
• 2024 Recipient: Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE
• 2023 Recipient: Dr. Willie Jolley, CSP, CPAE

Background

Since its establishment in 1973, the Cavett Award has honored members whose careers demonstrate the spirit of sharing, guiding, and inspiring other professional speakers. The award embodies the legacy of Cavett Robert's love, encouragement, generosity, and wisdom.

Contact: National Speakers Association, 323 Washington Avenue North Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55401 | 480.968.2552