This years categories are:

 Emerging Leader in Executive Support

Recognising a high-performing admin professional early in their career who demonstrates exceptional potential, strong business acumen, and a proactive approach to executive support. They are already showing signs of future leadership and strategic value to your organisation.

 Virtual Business Support Professional of the Year

For an outstanding remote-based admin professional, such as a Virtual Assistant or Online Business Manager, whose reliability, communication, and results directly support business growth and operational excellence in a virtual environment.

 Community Engagement & Advocacy Award

Awarded to an admin professional who goes beyond their role to strengthen workplace culture or uplift the admin profession. Whether through mentoring, championing initiatives, or building community, they are a positive and visible force for engagement and connection.

 Innovation in Administrative Excellence Award

Recognising an individual who has introduced new tools, systems, or processes that have significantly improved productivity, communication, or efficiency within your organisation. Their forward-thinking approach helps future-proof your business.

Team Impact Award
Judges will be looking for examples of strong collaboration, measurable impact on business outcomes, and alignment with organisational goals. Nominations should highlight how the team has contributed to culture, innovation, or operational excellence, and how they’ve shown adaptability, initiative, and collective leadership in their approach.

 Workplace Inclusion Advocate Award

For an admin professional who actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in your workplace. Their actions, whether formal or informal, contribute to a more inclusive, respectful, and empowered environment.

 Excellence in Event & Operations Coordination

Awarded to an admin whose planning and delivery of events, meetings, or operational activities are executed with exceptional attention to detail, alignment to business goals, and a seamless experience for stakeholders.

 Excellence in Mentorship & Team Leadership

For an admin who uplifts others, shares expertise, and invests in developing talent. Their leadership strengthens the capabilities of those around them and contributes to a collaborative and high-performing workplace.

 2025 AIOP Office Professional of the Year Award

The most prestigious accolade in Australia’s admin profession. This award honours an individual whose performance, professionalism, and leadership set the benchmark for excellence. They are not only indispensable to your business, they are shaping the future of the profession. Their strategic impact, integrity, and consistent delivery at the highest level make them truly exceptional.

Best part - it’s free to nominate!

So get your nomination in HERE now!

Nominations close 5PM AEST, 19 September 2025.For more information or to express interest in the upcoming awards, you can contact AIOP at admin@aiop.com.au.