Articles categorized as "designations"
NAA announces winners of Rose, Massart awards
Two of the most prestigious honors given during the annual CAI designation classes are the Rose Award and Pat Massart Award.
The NAA presented the awards to Auctioneers Buddy Lee and Ruthie Taylor, respectively, during the opening session of CAI 2010 … Continue reading
NAA forum adds custom groups
Perhaps one of the most valuable benefits to being a member in the National Auctioneers Association is the networking and community of friends and neighbors in the profession. The ability to bounce ideas off of someone doing the same type … Continue reading
CAI – Certified Auctioneers Institute designation
Finishing our series on auctioneer education and designations offered by the National Auctioneers Association, the Certified Auctioneers Institute weighs in as the most prestigious and honored course available to auctioneers.
Held in Bloomington, Indiana, each year for a week in March, … Continue reading
GPPA and MPPA designations – Graduate and Master Personal Property Appraiser
One of the hats that many auctioneers wear is that of an appraiser. Appraisals can be court-ordered or requested by sellers wanting to know what their assets are worth. Many auctioneers, masters of the secondary market, serve as experts on … Continue reading
BAS designation – Benefit Auctioneer Specialist
Arguably the most varied section of the auction industry with regards to training and professionalism is that of benefit auctions. There are many professionals who have been auctioneers for many years who specialize in charity and fundraising evens. Yet there … Continue reading
