Certifications · Rankings · Awards · Hall of Excellence
The Great Speakers Network recognizes and celebrates individuals who demonstrate excellence in communication, leadership, public speaking, facilitation, media engagement, training, mentorship, and professional influence — through certifications, rankings, fellowships, awards, and the Hall of Excellence.
Professional Certifications
Four professional pathways that validate competence, credibility, excellence, and a lifelong commitment to communication mastery.
Tier 01 · Foundation-Level Certification
CGS
Suitable For
Core Competencies
Tier 02 · Advanced Certification
PGS
Suitable For
Core Competencies
Tier 03 · Elite Professional Certification
MGS
Suitable For
Core Competencies
Tier 04 · Highest Professional Distinction
FGSN
Suitable For
Core Competencies
The Excellence Framework™
Eleven core competency areas assessed at every level of certification — the national standard for measuring communication mastery.
Content Development
Speech Structure
Storytelling
Delivery Skills
Voice Mastery
Audience Engagement
Influence & Persuasion
Media Communication
Professionalism
Leadership Communication
Ethics & Integrity
Speaker Ranking System
Members progress through eight professional rankings — a transparent ladder from Emerging Speaker to Hall of Excellence.
Emerging Speaker
Rising Speaker
Certified Speaker
Professional Speaker
Distinguished Speaker
Fellow Speaker
Master Speaker
Hall of Excellence Speaker
Zambia Speaker Index
Annual rankings published by The Great Speakers Network — the authoritative index of Zambia's most influential communicators.
Category 01
Top 100 Speakers
Annual Report 2025
Category 02
Top 50 Emerging Speakers
Annual Report 2025
Category 03
Top 25 Female Speakers
Annual Report 2025
Category 04
Top 25 Youth Speakers
Annual Report 2025
Category 05
Top 25 Trainers
Annual Report 2025
Category 06
Top 25 MCs
Annual Report 2025
Category 07
Top 25 Facilitators
Annual Report 2025
Category 08
Top 25 Media Personalities
Annual Report 2025
Category 09
Top 25 Thought Leaders
Annual Report 2025
The Great Speakers Awards
Fourteen annual award categories honoring the country's finest voices, trainers, MCs, and communicators.
Speaker of the Year
Emerging Speaker of the Year
Youth Speaker of the Year
Corporate Speaker of the Year
Inspirational Speaker of the Year
Trainer of the Year
Facilitator of the Year
MC of the Year
Female Speaker of the Year
University Speaker of the Year
Community Impact Speaker of the Year
Media Communicator of the Year
Communication Excellence Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Nomination Process
01
Nomination
Public and member nominations open annually.
02
Review
Eligibility and integrity review by Secretariat.
03
Evaluation
Independent panel scores against framework criteria.
04
Judging
Distinguished judging council deliberates shortlists.
05
Finalists
Finalists announced and verified publicly.
06
Awards Gala
Winners revealed at the annual national gala.
07
Recognition
Lifelong recognition in TGSN archives and media.
The Great Speakers Fellowship
The Great Speakers Fellowship — designated FGSN — recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional contribution to communication, leadership, mentorship, education, media, and social impact.
Fellow of the Network
Master Chimbala
Founder & Master Speaker
Fellow of the Network
Dr. Chanda Mwila
International Master Speaker
Fellow of the Network
Mutale Kapwepwe
Lead MC & Keynote Strategist
Hall of Excellence
The Hall of Excellence is the highest recognition bestowed by The Great Speakers Network — celebrating individuals whose communication excellence, leadership, influence, and societal contribution have created lasting impact.
Hall of Excellence
Three decades of shaping Zambia's communication and public-speaking landscape.
Read Full LegacyHall of Excellence
Architect of African economic narrative on the world's most prestigious stages.
Read Full LegacyGreat Speakers Ambassadors
Respected leaders, speakers, educators, media personalities, and influencers who champion the mission of The Great Speakers Network.
Natasha Lungu
Leadership Coach
Bwalya Zulu
Innovation Voice
Mutale Kapwepwe
Stage Mastery
Digital Badges & Recognition
Digital badges issued by The Great Speakers Network — verifiable proof of professional standing, recognized across LinkedIn, email signatures, and member profiles.
CGS
Certified Speaker
PGS
Professional Speaker
MGS
Master Speaker
FGSN
Fellow
AMB
Ambassador
GSA
Award Winner
HOE
Hall of Excellence
VER
Verified Speaker
Success Stories
From first-time speakers to Hall of Excellence laureates — the journeys that prove the framework works.
Certified Member"Earning my CGS opened doors I didn't know existed."
Chola N., Lusaka
Award Winner"Winning MC of the Year transformed my entire career trajectory."
Mutale Kapwepwe
Hall of Excellence"Recognition by your country is the highest honor any speaker can earn."
Master Chimbala
Coming Soon
Tools coming in Phase 2 — designed to make recognition verifiable, transparent, and global.