Honors of Distinction

While incomplete, the list below recognizes President Nido R. Qubein’s life of both success and significance.

·    Horatio Alger Award for Distinguished Americans

·    Order of the Long Leaf Pine (North Carolina’s highest civic award)

·    Master of Influence, National Speakers Association

·    Ellis Island Medal of Honor

·    Golden Gavel, Toastmasters International

·    Citizen of the Year, High Point, North Carolina

·    Distinguished Citizen Award, Chamber of Commerce

·    Recipient, Sales & Marketing International “Ambassador of Free Enterprise”

·    SME International Marketing Communicator of the Year

·    Philanthropist of the Year, High Point, North Carolina

·    The Cavett (Oscar of the speaking profession)

·    DAR Americanism Award

·    Philanthropist of the Year (Triad Association of Fundraising Professionals)

·    Top Business and Commerce Speaker, Toastmasters International

·    NSA Speakers Hall of Fame (CPAE)

·    Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)

·    Inducted in Beta Gamma Sigma, The Global Society for Outstanding Business Leadership

·    Distinguished Alumnus, High Point University

·    Distinguished Alumnus, Mount Olive College

·    Distinguished Alumnus, UNCG Bryan School of Business and Economics

·    Award of Distinction, Achievers USA

·    Free Enterprise Award, Market America

·    Award for Distinguished Service, National Speakers Association

·    Small Business Person of the Year, Chamber of Commerce

·    Napoleon Hill’s Philosophy of Personal Achievement Award

·    Leadership North Carolina Governor’s Award