2012 Winner of the Kerrie Nairn Scholarship - Neryl East, Associate
2011 Winner of the Kerrie Nairn Scholarship - Sonja Falvo, Associate
2010 Winner of the Kerrie Nairn Scholarship - Steve Francis, Professional Member
2009 Winner of the Kerrie Nairn Scholarship - Jason Fox, Member
The Kerrie Nairn Scholarship for Public Speaking
In May 2005 our much loved and respected member Kerrie Nairn passed away. In her honour and with generous Australian Government funding, The Kerrie Nairn Scholarship for Public Speaking was established.
The Scholarship was funded from 2006 to 2010 by the Victorian Government through the Quality Outcomes Program, administered by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
In 2011, the Scholarship was fully funded by NSAA. The Scholarship provides support to help an emerging speaker to develop further as a professional speaker. The Scholarship enables the recipient to develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the professional speaking industry.
In 2012, the Scholarship will be continue to be provided by NSAA, supported by generous donations from a number of our most senior members. The Scholarship is open to NSAA members and is worth more than $16,000 to boost the Scholar’s professional development.
The winner of The Kerrie Nairn Scholarship is selected for their ability to:
(a) personally and professionally develop as a speaker and become an outstanding professional leader as a result of this Scholarship;
(b) assist a community-based or NFP audience of their choice to boost their knowledge and competence, in areas such as leadership, public speaking, community support or business skills;
(c) contribute to and strengthen the speaking industry, in general;
(d) be an effective ambassador for and actively contribute to NSAA.
The Kerrie Nairn Scholarship winner for each year will be announced at the Annual NSAA Convention.
You can listen to a short interview with 2009 Scholar Jason Fox, talking about what prompted him to apply, how the Scholarship has made a difference and what potential applicants might take into account when applying.
You can also view Jason Fox's story of how he has benefited from the Kerrie Nairn Scholarship for Public Speaking.
To learn more about the benefits of applying for the Kerrie Nairn Scholarship, even when you are not successful, listen to an interview with 2011 applicant Margaret Bornhorst.
