GSF recognizes those who have made an obvious, substantial, and sustained contribution to the speaking profession and community through the International Ambassador Award.
It is not mandatory that there be a recipient every year. This decision will be made by the GSF President in consultation with the Presidential Leadership Team.
This award honors those who stand out from the many who have contributed to the development of the speaking business globally.
Each GSF Association Representative can submit up to two (2) nominations and each GSF Past President can submit one (1) nomination using the International Ambassador Award online form.
Each nomination must include the reason for nominating each individual, their background, and justification.
Nominees do not have to come from a speakers’ association’s respective country.
Members of the GSF Presidential Leadership Team are not eligible for selection during their term of service.
In addition to their contributions to the industry and profession, nominees must be a member in good standing of one of the GSF member Associations and will have:
Past recipients of the GSF International Ambassador Award are:
This award is created to recognize the service of individuals who have contributed strongly to the foundational growth of the GSF and/or the member associations. This award recognizes individuals who typically serve “behind the scenes” without expectation of recognition or reward. They may not be well known across borders or even in their home association but have contributed extraordinarily to the growth, strength and substance of the organization.
There is no requirement that the award be bestowed each year. It is not necessarily an annual award but should be presented sparingly. The award may be presented during any of the GSF member association’s annual conventions or the Global Speakers Summit.
The award is bestowed to a member or staff person of a GSF association.
That person will have actively contributed a high-level of service for a minimum of three consecutive years.
Recipients must have maintained active membership or employment in their GSF association for more than four years cumulatively.
The recipient(s) of the award may be selected by the sitting GSF President and should be individuals that receive the strong endorsement of the GSF Presidential Leadership team. The GSF President may solicit suggestions from the Presidents of member associations but is not required to seek candidates.
The award can be presented for past service as deemed appropriate even if the recipient is no longer actively serving. The award may be bestowed posthumously.
Past recipients of the Beverly Babb Award are:
Each year, the GSF President has the opportunity to present a special President’s Award. This award is presented to one person for outstanding and visible contributions to the Global Speakers Federation. There is no membership or time criteria associated with this award. The recipient may have been serving for less than a year and may or may not have been an association member. Their contribution was simply outstanding and very much appreciated during that presidential year.
Past recipients of the President's Award are: