1. PA awards are a unique opportunity to highlight and acknowledge the best and brightest in the profession.
The judges for these kinds of awards generally have a very challenging task right from the outset. The nominations and submissions for these kinds of awards really showcase how talented and innovative assistants are. It also brings talented and like-minded individuals together who may never have met each other during their normal lives.
2. PA awards are incredible tools for networking and increasing your circle of influence among peers in the same profession
Many of my closest and dearest friends and most respected mentors I have met during these kinds of competitions. It really is an incredible way to meet and befriend the movers and shakers of your industry.
3. The title bearer has a unique opportunity and a base from which they can influence the profession for good.
The title bearer becomes an informal spokes-person for the profession during the year. Others look to them to lead the profession and do good work with the title that has been bestowed on them and to be of service to their fellow office professionals. This title comes with recognition but also with a responsibility to the assistants in your field.
4. The PA of the Year provides a role model to other assistants
As PA of the year you become a role model to younger assistants or those who are just starting in the career. This is vitally important as we need good, strong voices in the field and more especially in Africa. We need people to look up to. The PA of the Year is the gold standard.
5. PA awards are very beneficial on your resume and highlights that you are an achiever that strives for excellence and is a leader in the profession
Being a past PA of the Year and finalist in other competitions has given me the credibility of having been recognized by my peers and the industry and it can put you into a different bracket when recruiters or potential employers look at your CV or LinkedIn profile.
With these top ten reasons in mind we would like to encourage you to join us for this year’s PA of the Year East Africa awards. To get more information please visit; africanpa.com
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