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Welcome to the 2025 AIOP Awards! 


You asked for it, so we're bringing the awards back in style!



Nominations for the 2025 AIOP Awards are now open!

The Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP) Awards are a prestigious annual event celebrating excellence, innovation, and impact within the admin and executive support profession across Australia. The 2025 AIOP Awards are scheduled to take place in Sydney on Monday 20th October at the InterContinental Double Bay from 6.30 - 9.30pm. This awards event promises an unforgettable celebration of the profession's achievements. 

Join us as we shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of Australia’s office professionals at the 2025 AIOP Gala Dinner & Awards. This special moment recognises the individuals who go above and beyond, demonstrating innovation, leadership, and impact in their roles and organisations. It’s a celebration of excellence, dedication, and the future of our profession. Let’s applaud the nominees, cheer on the winners, and honour the incredible contributions of our admin community.

Whether it’s a colleague who always goes above and beyond, or it’s finally time to recognise your own impact, this is your chance. We proudly encourage both peer nominations and self-nominations because no one knows your journey like you do.

These awards celebrate the incredible talent, dedication, and innovation across our profession. So don’t wait, nominate someone who deserves the spotlight. And yes, that includes you.

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.

 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.

Want to attend the 2025 AIOP Awards Gala Event?

Want to join the celebrations on the night? Click HERE or scan QR code below to get your ticket.


We're look forward to celebrating with you!

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A huge thank you to our generous trophy sponsor, etchcraftfor bringing our awards vision to life with their stunning, bespoke trophies. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Robert and the team, every detail has been handled with care, creativity, and incredible personal service

Keep etchcraft in mind for your recognition requirements.

  • employee achieving awards;
  • length of service programs;
  • client and supplier recognition;
  • promotional and xmas gift ideas.
  • Deal mementoes (commonly known as tombstone)

Checkout their example of work HERE.



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