The Excellence Awards are proud to announce the winners of the Speaker of the Year Awards 2025! This year’s winners represent an extraordinary caliber of thought leaders, visionaries, and changemakers who captivate audiences with their words and inspire transformation.

Honoring Excellence

The Excellence Awards, hosted as part of Dr Yasemin Yazan LLC, were established to recognize and celebrate individuals who drive progress and inspire others through their outstanding contributions. The Speaker of the Year Awards spotlight the most impactful voices across industries, highlighting those who use their expertise, passion, and presence to make a lasting difference.

“Great speakers don’t just share ideas; they spark transformation and create impact. This year’s awardees exemplify the power of communication in shaping industries, communities, and the future.” – Dr. Yasemin Yazan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Excellence Awards.

Winners: Speaker of the Year Awards 2025

• Celebrating the Winners:

• Ambila Nath – Life Transformation & Intuition

• Amelia Burke-Garcia – Smart Tech & Health

• Andi Lonnen – Finance

• Anita Cleare – Parenting

• Avalaura Gaither – Holistic Mental Health & Personal Development

• Ayla Annac – Health Innovation

• Carolyn Scott – Healthy Lifestyle & Travel

• Cecilia Hugony – Customer & Employee Experience

• Christine Gritmon – Personal Branding

• Claudia Spahr – Motherhood & Leadership

• Dana Zellers – Leadership & Work-Life-Balance

• Daniel Burrus – Leadership, AI & Future Trends

• David Bartley – Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

• Deborah Levine – Culture & Diversity

• Dolores Semeraro – Tourism

• Dr. Namrata Kapur – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Gaelle Berruel – Visibility & Confidence

• Gillian Hovell – Ancient History & Archaeology

• Gina Buckney – Workplace Performance

• Gina M. Longo – Aviation Safety & Leadership

• Jean-Louis Fargier – Innovative Use of Music for Wellbeing

• Jeff Smith – KPI & Business Management

• Jimmy Clare – Resilience

• Kate Bishop – Self-Confidence & Productivity

• Katie Stoddart – Focus & Performance

• Kelly Charles-Collins – Communication

• Kelly Knowles – Inner Leadership

• Lambers Fisher – Multicultural Awareness & Diversity

• Lee Salz – Sales

• Marc Schmetkamp – Agile Organizational Development

• Marcy Pusey – Trauma Recovery

• Mariam Kaskas – Online Shopping & Customer Experience

• Michela Quilici – Business Growth & Self-Leadership

• Nicole Lipkin – Leadership & Workplace Psychology

• Nikki Watson – Interactive Dance for Social Change

• Nikki Greenberg – Future Trends & Technologies

• Patricia Wilkinson – Education & Parenting

• Peter LaPorta – Motivation & Leadership

• Peter Radford – Diversity & Equity

• Pradip Mistry – Post-Career Planning

• Ruth Pearce – Ethics & Mental Health

• Sally Hindmarch – Communication Skills

• Satveer Nijjar – Self-Harm Awareness

• Sharise Nance – Leadership & Performance

• Stacey Chillemi – Personal Growth & Business Success

• Steve Leach – Leadership & Business Growth

• Tanya Simon-Hall – Women’s Health

• Tara Furiani – Leadership & Cultural Change

• Tim Coleman – Business Transformation

• Toni Boucher – Autism

From leadership and business strategy to personal development and wellness, this year’s winners have demonstrated outstanding ability to engage, educate, and elevate their audiences. Their expertise spans multiple domains, but they all share a common trait: a commitment to making an impact through the power of speech.

Looking Ahead

This year’s winners will be prominently featured in the A-Z Listing of Winners on the Excellence Awards website and honored in the upcoming edition of the Excellence Awards Magazine. Their achievements serve as an inspiration for future generations of speakers, setting a new benchmark for excellence in public and corporate speaking.

“The ability to inspire through words is a rare and invaluable skill. These speakers embody the essence of leadership, motivation, and influence.” – Almaz Andezion, Co-Editor-in-Chief.

Discover more about this year’s inspiring winners and the Excellence Awards at www.excellenceawards.global.

About the Excellence Awards

The Excellence Awards, hosted as part of Dr Yasemin Yazan LLC, are dedicated to recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations that drive progress and innovation across industries. By celebrating excellence in public and corporate speaking, the awards aim to inspire and empower thought leaders worldwide.

The Excellence Awards are proudly presented by Dr. Yasemin Yazan, Mona Tenjo, and Almaz Andezion.

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