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 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 2022
Ross Mackay, HoF
Mackay talks about humor in life and work, goal achievement, and leaving a leadership legacy.
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Inducted 2013
Toni Newman, HoF
Inducted 2007
Vincent Poscente, Olympian & NY Times Bestselling Author, CPAE, HoF
THRILL your audience with a 135 mph, HIGH-ENERGY experience to "Do what the competition is not willing to do." INSPIRE sales, leadership, or corporate audiences to ACCELERATE GROWTH.
Inducted 2006
Joe Sherren, CSP, HoF, Global Speaking Fellow
1947 - 2022
Inducted 2004
Jean-Marc Chaput, HoF
1930 - 2020
Inducted 2004
Bill Clennan, HoF
1944 - 2010
Inducted 2002
Jim Beaubien, HoF
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 2000
Linda Tarrant, HoF
Explore new ways of thinking, planning and adapting to a changing world. Linda delivers dynamic keynotes, leads change management and strategic planning processes and is a master facilitator.
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Inducted 1999
Jack Donohue, HoF
1931 - 2003
Inducted 1998
Norman Rebin, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, CAPS HoF
This dynamic speaker motivates good people with good ideas for outstanding organizational results
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Inducted 1998
Dave Broadfoot, HoF
1925 - 2016
Inducted 1997
Warren Evans, CSP, HoF, Global Speaking Fellow
1953 - 2014
Inducted 1996
Alan Simmons, HoF
1948 - 2018
