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THE 2026 AIOP AWARDS NOMINATIONS

ARE NOW LIVE!!!

THE 2026 AIOP AWARDS ARE BEING HOSTED ON

MONDAY 26 OCTOBER 2026 AT THE

BRISBANE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE.

The Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP) Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Australia's administrative and business support professionals.

Whether you're recognising an exceptional colleague, celebrating an inspiring team member, or putting yourself forward, this is your opportunity to showcase the impact administrative professionals make every day.

Our awards recognise excellence across a range of categories, celebrating leadership, innovation, collaboration, customer experience, mentoring, virtual support, workplace inclusion and much more.

Nominating is completely free, and we encourage nominations from executive assistants, personal assistants, office managers, receptionists, sales assistants, customer support professionals, event managers, travel coordinators, business support professionals, administrative teams and virtual assistants from every administrative support role across Australia.

Don't wait until the last minute. Start gathering your examples, achievements and supporting information now, and help us shine a spotlight on the incredible professionals who keep Australian organisations thriving.

Nominations open: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Nominations close: 5:00pm AEST, Monday 31 August 2026.

Click HERE to submit your nomination.

Join us as we celebrate Australia's best office and admini professionals at the 2026 AIOP Awards Gala Dinner on Monday 26 October 2026 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Early Bird tickets are now available HERE.

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The Categories for 2026 are...

* Emerging Leader in Executive Support Award - brought to you by EA How To

* Virtual Business Support Professional of the Year Award - brought to you by Sasha Eburne Business Coach

* The Trudy Robb Community Engagement & Advocacy Award

* Innovation in Administrative Excellence Award - brought to you by - brought to you by GroupTogether

* Team Impact Award - brought to you by Banana Life

* The Excellence in Experience Award

* Workplace Inclusion Advocate Award

* Travel Excellence Award - brought to you by Flight Centre Business Travel

* Excellence in Event & Operations Award - brought to you by Circolo

* Excellence in Mentorship & Team Leadership Award

* 2026 AIOP Office Professional of the Year Award

WATCH THE HIGHLIGHT REEL FROM THE 2025 AWARDS HERE!

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making these awards possible. Please support those who support us!

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The winners of the 2025 AIOP Awards were...