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  1. What is the Annual Briefing for Administrative Professionals?

  2. How do I register for the Annual Briefing for Administrative Professionals?

  3. How can I nominate someone for the Administrative Excellence Award?

  4. What is the deadline for nominations?

  5. Who will be judging the entries?

  6. When will the award be presented?

  7. How many winners will be selected?

  8. What are the criteria for nomination?

  9. What will the award recipient receive?

  10. Who can I contact for more information?

 

 

 



  1. What is the Annual Briefing for Administrative Professionals?

    The Annual Briefing is a live, interactive training event for administrative professionals held each year during Administrative Professionals Week. It is the only live satellite training event devoted to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of administrative professionals. The event will be broadcast live before a studio audience in Oakland April 22, 2008, from 1-3 p.m. EST, and can be viewed via satellite, video conference and the Web.

    The Briefing will feature:

    • A keynote address by Tim Sanders, author of The Likeability Factor

    • Welcome address by the president of the International Association of Administrative Professionals

    • The presentation of the Administrative Excellence Award by Dave Willmer, executive director of OfficeTeam        Top


  2. How do I register for the Annual Briefing for Administrative Professionals?

    The Annual Briefing for Administrative Professionals is featured as part of the Administrative Professionals Channel, an online learning solution designed exclusively for administrative professionals.  For subscription information for the Administrative Professionals Channel, please call 877-545-5763.   Top

     

  3. How can I nominate someone for the Administrative Excellence Award?

    You may nominate someone online by visiting the Nominate section of this website. Organizations and individuals may nominate as many administrative professionals as they choose.   Top



  4. When is the deadline for nominations?

    The deadline for nominations is Thursday, January 31, 2008,11:59 PM, PST.   Top


  5. Who will be judging the entries?

    A distinguished selection committee will review each entry for the Administrative Excellence Award.   Top


  6. When will the award be presented?

    The award will be presented to the winner during the live broadcast of the Annual Briefing for Administrative Professionals on April 22, 2008.   Top



  7. How many winners will be selected?

    One overall winner will be awarded and the top three runners-up will be named.



  8. What are the rules for nomination?

    The nomination form includes rules that will be considered when the nominee's application is reviewed. The winner will be chosen based on demonstrated excellence in the following categories:

    • Commitment to continuing professional development

    • Ability to contribute to the operational efficiency of the company

    • Commitment to leadership within the organization

    • Meaningful contributions to the organization   Top

     


  9. What will the award recipient receive?

    The 2008 Administrative Excellence Award winner will receive the following prizes, provided by OfficeTeam, IAAP, SkillSoft, Microsoft Learning, Working Mother Magazine, CareerBuilder.com, MeasureUp and Retirementjobs.com.

  10. Subject to the terms and conditions of this nomination, the winning nominee may receive the following items:

    • Round-trip coach airline ticket from a major commercial airport near winner's home (determined by Sponsors at their sole discretion) to Oakland, Calif., to appear at the SkillSoft Annual Briefing for Administrative Professionals program on April 22, 2008.
    • One-night hotel accommodation (room rate only), as determined by Sponsors, in Oakland, Calif., to appear at the SkillSoft Annual Briefing for Administrative Professionals program on April 22, 2008.
    • Round-trip coach airline ticket from a major commercial airport near winner's home (determined by Sponsors at their sole discretion) to New Orleans, La., to attend the International Association of Administrative Professionals International Convention and Education Forum on July 27 - 30, 2008.
    • Five-night hotel accommodations (room rate only), as determined by Sponsors, in New Orleans, La., to attend the International Association of Administrative Professionals International Convention and Education Forum on July 27 - 30, 2008.
    • One full complimentary registration to attend the International Association of Administrative Professionals International Convention and Education Forum on July 27 - 30, 2008.  
    • A personalized engraved crystal award
    • A one-year national membership to the International Association of Administrative Professionals
    • A one-year subscription to Working Mother magazine
    • Training and certification toward Microsoft Office for the winner and up to 12 co-workers provided by Microsoft Business Certification Program
    • Complimentary Microsoft Office Certification exams
    • Complimentary registration to one of the following events (must choose only one): 

    a.) 2009 International Association of Administrative Professionals Professional Education Conference in March, 2009 or
    b.) 2008 International Association of Administrative Professionals Certification Conference, Oct. 19-22, 2008

    • The winning nominee's choice of one of the following gifts (must choose only one): 

                 a.) Palm Treo 700 Smartphone;
                 b.) A Coach handbag or briefcase; or
                 c.) $400 gift card at a national retail store of your choice.

    The top three runners-up will receive a leather-bound personalized certificate, $300 Coach gift card and recognition in their local market if they reside in a location where we have an OfficeTeam office. Prizes are nontransferable and no substitutions are allowed except by the Supporters, who reserve the right to award a prize of equal or greater value if advertised prize is unavailable.

    Click here for more information on the award presentation.   Top
  11. Who can I contact for more information?

    Check the Contact Us section of this site for more information.   Top