Tuesday, November 11, 2014

2014 WAA HALL OF FAME HONOR AWARDED TO NELLIE BELAND

The temperatures outside may have been subzero, but inside an Appleton, Wis. hotel it was hot with excitement about the auction industry!
Auctioneers from throughout Wisconsin gathered at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel and Conference Center in Appleton on January 26-28 for “Spotlight on the Auctioneer” Wisconsin Auctioneers Association’s Winter Conference. The conference featured speakers, entertainment and competitions among countless other opportunities. Nationally known auctioneer Mike Brandly, CAI, presented seminars on “Baby Boomers & Demographics” as well as a very interesting seminar on “Auction Verdicts.” Another national speaker presenting at this year’s event included auctioneer David Whitley, CAI, who spoke on several auction industry- related topics. Dr. Jonathan Bock, and speech – language pathologists Carrie Katata and Caroline Ziegler presented on auctioneer voice health.
Highlights of the Winter Convention included the Monday evening Gala & Dinner where some of the Association’s most prestigious honors took place. Auctioneer Nellie Beland of Superior Auction & Appraisal LLC was inducted into the Wisconsin Auctioneer’s Association’s Hall of Fame! Beland has demonstrated her dedication through her leadership in the industry, where she has held many positions including President of the WAA in 2008. Family, friends and staff surprised Beland during the presentation as she received the award.
Beland is the Owner and Lead Auctioneer of Superior Auction & Appraisal LLC, which has been serving Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for 20 years.  Nellie's auction-related education, including degrees and certificates, includes education in the areas of appraisals, antiques, business management, estate specialization, real estate at auction for the non-broker, commercial and industrial equipment, coins, jewelry and Baby-Boomer Collections.  
Beland holds the CAI designation (Certified Auctioneer Institute), graduating in 2007 from Indiana University's 3-year program for professional auctioneers.

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