The Loveless Award
The Loveless Award was created in 2001 by the National Speakers Association, Mountain West Chapter to recognize annually an outstanding professional speaker who demonstrates “Excellence, Dedication and Service” to others in the professional speaking industry.
Created by Clive Buchanan, President of the chapter from 2000-2001, the award was named after Kathy Loveless, MS, CSP for her continuous service to the Mountain West Chapter of NSA and to others in the speaking profession, and for her success as an international professional speaker.
Kathy served twice as chapter President, served continuously on the board or as an officer for 18 years, chaired four Speakers Schools, three Speakers Showcases and served in numerous capacities for the National Speakers Association, including speaking more than 40 times at NSA conventions and serving as Chair of the NSA First Timer’s Program.
NSA Mountain West | Loveless Award Recipients
2023 Loveless Award Recipient
Dan Taylor
At the age of 3, Dan discovered the power of the spoken word on an audience. He continued looking for audiences, and as a High School senior was named the State Champion for Extemporaneous Speaking in the Bicentennial Speech Competition. Since then, he has found great joy in facilitating learning in adults as a corporate trainer. He has focused on financial related industries, including insurance and investments, and residential mortgages and real estate. He has also trained thousands in sales and management skills, along with the mindset which reflects Emotional Intelligence.
He is now branching out to take his message to the teeming hordes of young people who are just starting out on life's path. His goal is to influence MILLIONS of high school students to design a life where All Dreams Are Possible!