Critics said the Democrats resorted to celebrity speakers because there was not a deep pool of exciting figures in the party.
While most colleges and universities have sought celebrity speakers, several have followed their own traditions of having college presidents or honored students give the addresses.
Smillie's television presenting and live event experience enabled her to become a celebrity speaker for corporate events, conferences and exhibitions.
Like the celebrity speakers, and I am not one, I take my subject matter from the principal elements of my career.
The hoopla of shows past - celebrity speakers and contests - was evident once again.
On January 25, 2011, he was the celebrity speaker of MacWorld Expo 2011.
Michael often travels as a celebrity speaker concentrating on inspirational and educational topics including sustainable energy, and mentors youth in South Dakota.
Then, after the departure of the artistic director, Tony Stimac, the theater series dwindled to an occasional play; celebrity speakers were better box office.
Saturday night and through Sunday the wondrous 92nd Street Y offers varied performances and celebrity speakers.
Following the announcement, hundreds of its exhibitors and most of its celebrity speakers cancelled.