Jeffrey Gitomer, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame

For more than 30 years, the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame has honored professional speakers who have reached the top echelon of platform excellence.  Inductees are evaluated by their peers through a rigorous and demanding process. Each candidate must demonstrate mastery in 7 categories: originality of material, uniqueness of style, experience, delivery technique, image, reputation, professionalism, and relating to their audiences.

The honor is awarded by the National Speakers Association (NSA), headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. To date, 191 of the world's greatest speakers have been inducted including Ronald Reagan, Art Linkletter, Colin Powell, Norman Vincent Peale, Earl Nightingale, Brian Tracy and Zig Ziglar. The first group of recipients was inducted in 1977. Up to five people are selected each year to receive the award during the NSA Annual Convention, held this year at the New York Marriott Marquis on Times Square.

The National Speakers Association (NSA) is the premier organization for experts who speak professionally.  NSA members come from all walks, and serve a wide variety of industries and disciplines as trainers, educators, humorists, motivators, consultants and authors.

With fellow recipients (from left) Shep Hyken, Cavett award-winner Mike McKinley, Jeff Blackman, LeAnn Thieman, and The Great Giovanni

Jeffrey receiving an elegant and heart-felt introduction from close friend and fellow Hall of Famer, Joe Calloway

When faced with a difficult decision at the NSA Convention, Brian and Jeffrey try putting their heads together.

Savoring the moment in true New York style on Times Square. All the images on this page, and many others throughout the site, were captured by the great Yanick Déry. You can see all his excellent work by visiting www.yanickdery.com