The Rookie of the Year Award The Rookie of the Year Award ...

 

The  Rookie  of  the  Year  Award   The  Rookie  of  the  Year  Award  celebrates  an  administrative  assistant  or  receptionist,  new   to  the  administrative  profession  (career  as  an  admin  started  less  than  3  years  ago),  who   has  demonstrated  the  greatest  potential  to  excel.  This  award  honors  professionals  that   are  starting  their  career  as  an  administrative  professional,  have  reentered  the  workforce   as  an  admin  or  made  a  career  change  to  an  administrative  role.       1. When  did  this  administrative  professional  begin  his  or  her  career  as  an  admin?   (Please  list  month  and  year)     2. What  did  this  administrative  professional  do  prior  to  their  career  as  an  admin?     3. Please  provide  information  on  how  this  administrative  professional  has   demonstrated  exceptional  proficiency,  dedication  and  work  ethic  and  provided   value  to  their  company  in  their  new  administrative  role.       4. Please  provide  any  specific  examples  that  help  support  this  candidate’s  Rookie  of   the  Year  nomination.     The  Big  Idea  Award     The  Big  Idea  Award  celebrates  the  administrative  professional  that  came  up  with  an  idea   that  had  a  considerable  impact  on  a  company  such  as  (but  not  limited  to)  increased   revenue,  reduced  costs,  improved  operations,  customer  retention,  etc.  within  the  last  3   years.  The  Big  Idea  Award  was  created  to  encourage  and  inspire  administrative   professionals  to  communicate  their  ideas  and  ingenuity  to  senior  executives  within  their   organization.       1. Describe  the  idea  that  was  presented  to  your  company  by  this  administrative   professional.       2. What  problem  did  this  idea  help  solve?     3. Please  describe  the  overall  impact  this  idea  had  on  the  organization.  Please   provide  measurable  results  where  possible.  For  example,  the  idea  generated  xx   in  revenue,  saved  the  company  xx  dollars,  etc.       The  Community  Champion  Award   The  Community  Champion  Award  is  awarded  to  the  administrative  professional  who   best  demonstrates  a  commitment  to  serving  others  in  their  community  and  works   internally  to  inspire  employee  volunteerism,  community  service  and  good  corporate   citizenship.       1. How  has  this  nominee  demonstrated  a  passion  for  volunteerism  and  community   service?      

 

2. How  does  this  administrative  professional  inspire  fellow  employees  to  serve?  Be   very  specific  and  provide  as  many  details  as  possible.       3. Please  list  all  non-­‐profits  that  this  administrative  professional  is  actively  involved   with  and  dates  of  service.       4. Please  include  any  additional  information  that  you  feel  would  be  informative   about  how  this  administrative  professional  impacts  the  community.  

  The  Leadership  Award   The  Leadership  Award  recognizes  the  administrative  professional  that  serves  as  a  leader   and  mentor  to  other  administrative  professionals,  either  by  job  description  or  hard-­‐ earned  respect,  leads  by  example  and  is  passionate  about  helping  their  fellow  employees   succeed  and  reach  their  goals.       1. Please  provide  information  on  how  this  administrative  professional  serves  as  a   mentor  and  leader  to  other  administrative  professionals.  Please  provide  as  many   specific  examples  as  possible.       2. In  three  words,  please  describe  this  administrative  professional’s  leadership   style.       3. Describe  how  this  administrative  professional  dedicates  extra  time  to  teach,   train,  guide  or  serve  as  a  resource  to  fellow  admins.       The  Achiever  Award   The  Achiever  Award  recognizes  the  admin  that  successfully  managed  and  completed  a   significant  project  that  had  a  positive  company-­‐wide  impact.  For  examples,  projects  such   as  office  relocations,  corporate  events  and  activities,  software  implementations  or   conversions  and  reorganizations  or  rebrands  would  be  among  examples  of  Achiever   Award  worthy  nominations.       1. Please  describe  the  project,  assignment  or  scope  of  work  that  the  administrative   professional  was  given  and  what  the  organization  was  trying  to  accomplish   through  this  project.     2. How  complex  or  difficult  was  this  project  on  a  scale  of  1-­‐10  (1  lowest,  10   highest)?       3. How  critical  to  the  organization  was  this  project  on  a  scale  of  1-­‐10  (1  lowest,  10   highest)?     4. Please  include  any  additional  specific  examples  of  how  this  admin  exceeded   expectations  during  completion  of  this  project.    

 

The  Spirit  Award   The  Spirit  Award  celebrates  the  administrative  professional  that  consistently  exhibits  a   positive,  spirited  outlook  and  has  good  energy  that  colleagues  and  vendors  alike  find   contagious  and  uplifting.  This  is  the  person  that  people  are  drawn  to  during  good  days   and  bad,  for  an  energy  boost,  pep  talk  or  happy  fix.       1. Please  describe  this  administrative  professional’s  overall  demeanor.     2. How  does  this  administrative  professional’s  positive  spirit  impact  coworkers  and   the  organization  as  a  whole?  Please  provide  specific  examples.       3. Please  use  three  words  that  best  describe  this  administrative  professional.     The  Loyalty  Award     The  Loyalty  Award  is  presented  to  the  fiercely  loyal  administrative  professional  that  has   a  long  history  of  effective  service  to  their  current  organization  in  an  administrative  role,   consistently  demonstrating  tireless  dedication,  commitment  to  supervisors,  employees   and  customers.       1. How  long  has  this  administrative  professional  been  at  their  current  company?   Note:  To  be  eligible  for  this  award,  your  nominee  must  have  10  years  or  more  of   service  to  their  current  organization  or  executive.       2. How  long  has  this  administrative  professional  been  serving  their  current   executive  department?     3. Please  provide  information  on  how  this  administrative  professional  has   progressed  throughout  the  years  in  terms  of  their  role,  responsibilities  and   accomplishments.       4. Please  provide  any  specific  examples  or  anecdotes  that  best  demonstrate  this   admin’s  tireless  commitment  and  dedication  to  their  organizations  or  executives.       The  Above  the  Call  Receptionist  Award   The  Above  the  Call  Receptionist  Award  honors  the  RECEPTIONIST  that  goes  above  and   beyond  the  call  in  delivering  an  exceptional  first  impression  and  serves  internal  and   external  customers  with  professionalism,  enthusiasm  and  care,  leaving  a  lasting   impression  with  all  they  come  into  contact  with.  (*NOTE:  Nominee  must  spend  50%+  on   average  of  their  time  daily  fielding/handling  phone  calls  in  order  to  qualify  for  this   award.)     1. Describe  this  receptionists  overall  demeanor.       2. Please  provide  specific  examples  of  when  this  receptionist  was  commended  for   their  extreme  professionalism,  helpfulness  or  courteous  demeanor.    

 

 

3. Provide  specific  examples  of  how  this  receptionist  goes  ‘above  the  call’  in   delivering  an  exceptional  customer  experience  for  coworkers  and  visitors.       The  Colleen  Barrett  Award  for  Administrative  Excellence   The  Colleen  Barrett  Award  for  Administrative  Excellence  is  the  Core24  Admin  Awards®'   most  prestigious  award.  This  coveted  award  will  be  presented  to  the  admin  that  best   demonstrates  the  qualities  listed  below,  many  of  which  enabled  Colleen  Barrett's  rise   from  legal  secretary  to  President  and  Chief  Operating  Officer  of  Southwest  Airlines  and   contributed  to  the  company's  legendary  corporate  culture  and  extraordinary  success.       These  qualities  are:       High  proficiency     Values  that  reflect  those  of  your  organization     Passionate  committed  to  your  organization's  cause  or  purpose     Deeply  committed  to  legendary  customer  service  both  internally  and  externally     The  heart  for  employee  advocacy  -­‐-­‐  making  sure  the  company  always  does  right  by  its   employees       1. Please  describe  how  this  administrative  professional  possesses  a  high  level  of   proficiency  in  their  role  as  an  administrative  professional.  Please  include  what   specific  skills,  certifications,  education  and/or  training  they  have  that  supports   their  role.     2. Please  provide  specific  examples  of  how  this  administrative  professional  shares   the  same  values  as  their  organization.     3. How  has  this  administrative  professional  demonstrated  a  passionate   commitment  to  their  organization’s  cause  or  purpose?     4. How  has  this  administrative  professional  demonstrated  a  passion  for  legendary   customer  service,  both  internally  and  externally?     5. How  has  this  administrative  professional  served  as  an  advocate  for  fellow   employees?     6. Please  list  any  additional  information  that  you  believe  demonstrates  why  this   administrative  professional  is  deserving  of  The  Colleen  Barrett  Award  for   Administrative  Excellence.