Top Resilience and Healthcare Keynote Speaker, Artist, Burn Survivor, and Entrepreneur, Allison Massari, Inducted into NSA Speaker Hall of Fame--A Lifetime Achievement Award
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrated Inspirational, Resilience and Healthcare Keynote Speaker, Allison Massari, has received the Hall of Fame CPAE® Award by the National Speakers Association (NSA)—joining the top 1% of Global Keynote Speakers.
On July 29th, at a large Gala of esteemed colleagues, friends, and family, Massari received the Council of Peers Award for Excellence [CPAE®]—the rare, pinnacle recognition in the speaking industry, similar to an Oscar, and a tribute to her full body of work. There are less than 200 CPAE®s globally, and fewer than 65 women of all time. This honor is bestowed by peers in the industry through a rigorous and careful evaluation process, ensuring the highest standard of selection. They look at integrity, message, delivery, and experience to identify and commend the best speakers in the world who have reached the top echelon of performance and professionalism.
Fortune 100 companies trust Massari to energize and activate resilience, empowerment, and empathetic leadership in teams and leaders worldwide. Massari's unique history—as a lifetime entrepreneur, celebrated visual artist, burn survivor, and acclaimed keynote speaker—fortifies her authority as an innovative thought-leader and master of resilience and hope.
After two traumatic and near-fatal accidents—one where she suffered severe burns on over 50% of her body—Massari set out on a mission to heal. She didn't want to just survive, she wanted to thrive. In herself, she discovered an unshakeable strength and then carefully identified the intricate details of what it takes to overcome challenges and live with heart. Massari's groundbreaking approach to triumph over adversity launches audiences into new heights of success, self-mastery and possibility. Her captivating keynotes—with her stunning artwork as a poignant backdrop—have reached audiences in more than 75 countries and are consistently hailed as "life-changing," "extraordinary," "riveting" and "bold."
During her acceptance speech, Massari was visibly moved, grateful and overjoyed. "What a gift it is to be given a stage—to share hope and bring goodness into the world. I am so honored to be a part of this—of our—mighty world of speaking."
With this distinguished and exceptional commendation, Massari joins the ranks of other extraordinary Hall of Fame speakers including: Ronald Reagan, Colin Powell, Zig Ziglar, Norman Vincent Peale, Les Brown and others. Massari shares, "When I think of the origins of speaking—in ancient Greece—with Aristotle, Socrates and later with Chautauqua, and now with NSA—I stand in awe of the timelessness and immense responsibility of the power of the spoken word."
For 15 years Massari has served global clients across all industries. Notably, she is a leading voice and top speaker for Healthcare audiences in every sector, fulfilling her passion and mission to alleviate burnout, and to nourish and celebrate professionals of this vital and noble work.
This CPAE® Hall of Fame Award is a full-circle moment for Massari. Her first speaking award, 14 years ago, was when she was honored as the "#1 Rising Star" by the National Speakers Association.
About Allison Massari Allison Massari is a masterful storyteller with a soul-stirring message. She is a life-changing force of vitality and hope—the ultimate encourager—instilling a powerful mindset and essential tools to access courage, compassion, and resilience in the face of challenges. Consistently named a top Resilience and Healthcare Keynote Speaker, she ignites an inner fire, a renewed sense of aliveness—bolstering confidence and accelerating clients towards their highest professional and personal potential.
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