As winner of campusawards.com speaker of the year 2003 and a nominee for Campus Activities Magazine 2003 Speaker of the Year, Judson Laipply has quickly risen to the top of the college lecture market in just a few short years. Using his amazing ablity to make people laugh and think at the same time, his audiences are entertained, educated, and enlightened. Drawing on a variety of experiences, including working on a cruise ship, acting in New York, hosting the Miss South Dakota USA Pageant, getting a Master's Degree, and much more, Judson is able to relate to any student. His energy is contagious and his audiences sense his passion for what he is saying. The finale, "The Evolution of Dance" has been hailed as the funniest five minutes anywhere.

In addition to his inspirational comedy program, Jud is a popular speaker for Alcohol Awareness programs, Peer Education programs and Leadership retreats and conferences. He has been named "Best Educational Session Presenter" on three occasions for his thought-provoking programs. From "Selling Sand in the Desert" to "Emotional Intelligence," Jud has the ability to reach students.