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Speakers Win Big at PSAUK Convention

By Lindsay Samuell, on Nov 12, 2010 in (Federation Articles)

PSAUK had a convention in October and recognized many fellow speakers

During the Annual Convention held 1 – 3 October 2010 the PSA recognised many different speakers for their work in the industry. These awards were for service to the PSA, dedication to their craft and also excellence in speaking.
The crew at the PSAUK Convention in Marlow, England

Here is a breakdown of what was awarded and to who at the PSAUK convention.

Bridle Award - For commitment to the “craft of speaking”:
• Cathy O’Dowd FPSA
Cathy O'Dowd shines as she takes the prize for commitment to the

Service Awards - For outstanding service to the PSA:
• Paul Joslyn
• Will Kintish FPSA

PSAE - The professional speaking award of excellence:
• Graham Davies FPSA
• Lesley Everett FPSA
• Roger Harrop FPSA
• Alan Stevens FPSA

Honorary Fellow - For services to speaking and the PSA:
• Rikki Arundel

Presidents Award – For services provided during the presidential year:
• Ayd Instone

Ayd Instone is sworn in as the new PSAUK president!

Graham Jones starting his presidential year 2010 – 2011

Keynote Speakers at the PSA Convention 2010:
• Geoff Ramm
• Derek Arden
• Joachim de Posada
• Wolfgang Rieber
• Peter Roper (President)
• David Thomas
• Kenny Harris
• Adele Landauer
• David Hyner
• Mike Pagan (MC)

Comments (2)

Comment by Erwin Van Lun on Nov 13, 2010

This is cool! Probably this is there to emphasize I wasn’t there. That was a pity, and next time I’ll be there. For sure!

Comment by David Hyner on Jun 21, 2012

I would urge every speaker to apply to speak at their national convention. To raise your profile amongst your peers, to educate them as to your content and style, but more so to get the feedback.. and others “take” on what you do and how it can be even better next time.
The PSA in the UK provides a superb family for professional speakers and I am yet to meet a more open, giving and supportive group in what could be a competitive industry.

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