This is highest recognised award of all our categories and also the most recognised and respected of any award category for PAs and EAs in the World. It is also the fastest growing category at Executive PA Media. Last year we introduced the PA of the year Asia category and this year we will extending our global presence and celebrating PA of the Year USA & Canada. That means PAs and EAs from Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and Asia can all nominate in this category.
Becoming a finalist or winner of this category will take you places and provide suite of outstanding opportunities should you wish to take them up. The rigorous judging process and high level of entrant means that conference organisers, media owners and networks are fully aware that finalists and winners are of the highest caliber and have opinions and messages of substance. And if you are busy enough with your career with no time to do more, the award acts as a great reference and testament to you and your employer.
An Executive Assistant at the peak of their abilities, with all the skills required to effectively operate at board level and communicate at all levels
The size and type of organisation they are working within will be less important than the credentials of the entrant.
The nomination should provide detailed examples that illustrate the entrant has excellent soft communication skills, extremely sound judgement on issues of line management and inter-departmental communications whilst being outcome driven, a thorough understanding of the tools and processes required to support and foster an effective working partnership with their boss. In addition to the above the entrant should have all the attributes required to be an outstanding ambassador for your organisation, Executive PA Media and to their profession,
Whilst a positive tone to the submission is key, just as important will be the facts and evidence to back up your submission.
You can nominate a colleague
HR departments are encouraged to nominate and can make multiple nominations.
Bosses and employers are also encouraged to nominate
Self nominations are encouraged
Start your nomination now and you can always login and add to it later.
PA of the Year – Australasia will receive the following prize at Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island:
- Return passenger ferry transfers for two from River Heads (Hervey Bay)
- 4 nights resort hotel accommodation for two at Kingfisher Bay Resort
- Buffet breakfast daily for two in Maheno Restaurant
- Full day Ranger-guided Beauty Spots Tour if Fraser Island for two
- 50 minute relaxation massage for two at the Fraser Island Day Spa
PA of the Year – Asia will receive the Coco Chanel Gift Hamper from The Book Bug. The hamper include Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon by Megan Hess, A compilation of stunning illustrations of the 100 most quintessential moments through Chanel’s history, from Coco’s incredible life, to the impact of Karl Lagerfeld on the company and the incredible items that have become iconic of the brand – the little black dress, the luxurious bags and accessories, glamorous jewellery and the renowned Chanel No 5 perfume, Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial 200mL, Milk Chocolate Block 100g and Signature Packaging.
