Chicago, IL (August 6, 2014) – Bestselling author and dynamic motivational speaker Doug Dvorak inducted into the Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame.

The Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame distinction is an honor bestowed on fewer than 70 speakers worldwide. The lifetime award recognizes speaking excellence and professionalism. Notables such as Dale Carnegie, Zig Ziglar, Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard & Dr. Wayne Dwyer have also been named to the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame.

Dvorak, who officially became the 69^th member elected to the Hall of Fame and is now recognized as one of the best motivational speakers in the world.

Doug also holds the CSP or Certified Speaking Professional Award, the highest accreditation available to working professional speakers, not only nationally but internationally as well. The Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, conferred by the National Speakers Association and the International Federation for Professional Speakers, is the speaking profession’s international measure of professional platform skill. The CSP designation is earned through demonstrating competence in a combination of standards: Professional platform skills, professional business management, professional education, and professional association.

This award is held by less than 69 people world-wide.

Dvorak, the author of 9 best selling books on motivation & sales, including, “Build Your Own Brand”, “The Big Book of Sales Solutions & “101 Motivational Mantras”, has been speaking professionally for 12 years. He has shared the stage and spotlight with Emmitt Smith, Dr. Ken Blanchard and other sports and business luminaries.

Doug Speaks’ over 100 times per year around the world and his clients include: Marriott, Cisco, US State Department & Genentech. For more information on Doug’s customized motivation and sales presentations & programs please visit www.dougdvorak.com or call 847.359.6969.