Inspiration comes from those who motivate us to be our highest selves. They give us feelings of enthusiasm & awareness of the possibilities & opportunities we are presented with.

Our judges will be looking for Virtual Assistants nominated in this category who:

• Demonstrate outstanding entrepreneurial spirit
• Have a strategic business direction & innovative ideas
• Display community leadership, support & values
• Help others to take some purposeful action and motivate you to create or do something new

Virtual Assistants can undoubtedly make waves in the growth and success of a business. This award gives businesses the chance to show their appreciation.

Our judges will be looking for Virtual Assistants nominated in this category who:

• Have made a positive impact in the businesses they work with
• Have helped businesses to achieve a goal through a project or ongoing bases
• Have helped make a transformational change in the businesses they have worked with

We rise by lifting others! You can't imagine doing this without your biz bestie, so now is the time to tell them how much you appreciate their support.

Our judges will be looking for Virtual Assistants nominated in this category who:

• Offer great advice
• Give encouragement & support
• Those who believe in you & have a positive impact on your business
• Brighten up your life as an entrepreneur

A Startup is any VA who has been in business for less than 12 months. This is an exciting award category to motivate and encourage the new VAs in our industry.

Our judges will be looking for Virtual Assistants nominated in this category who:

• Have been in business for less than 12 months
• Display an intensity of passion for their new business & clients
• Show a focused vision and have established a strong foundation as they've built their business
• Have been able to overcome obstacles and challenges that their first year of business has thrown at them with perseverance and determination

This is a new award category that we have introduced this year & it aims to recognise the leaders of teams (either agency or VAs who a team of 1 or more subcontractors or employees)

Our judges will be looking for Virtual Assistant team leaders nominated in this category who:

• Display strong leadership qualities in managing their remote team
• Make a positive impact through bringing together a diverse set of skills through members of their team to support their clients
• Value teamwork, collaborations & lead by example
• Have efficient and streamlined systems and processes to manage their team and their clients

This is a new award category that we have introduced this year & it aims to recognise the members of teams (either part of an agency or subcontracting directly with VAs who have built a team of 1 or more subcontractors/emplo)ees

Our judges will be looking for Virtual Assistant team members nominated in this category who:

• Consistently demonstrate exceptional performance in their role as a team member

• Actively contribute to the success of the team by effectively communicating, sharing knowledge, and supporting other members.

• Has a track record of delivering excellent client service. Receive positive feedback and testimonials from clients, demonstrating their ability to understand client needs, provide prompt and efficient support, and maintain strong professional relationships.

• Value continuous learning and professional growth. Always looking to expand their skills, stay updated with industry trends and technologies, and contribute to their own personal and professional development.

This category celebrates Virtual Assistants who exemplify the true spirit of community within the industry. They actively contribute to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, uplifting others, and collaborating for the betterment of all.

Our judges will be looking for Virtual Assistants nominated in this category who:

• Display consistent support and encouragement for fellow VAs.
• Engages in the Virtual Assistant community.
• Promotes teamwork and initiates connections among VAs.
• Makies significant contributions that benefit the VA community as a whole.