Powerful Recognition in
Four Simple Steps
The Admin Awards is the Administrative Profession's Highest Honor and Five-Star Celebration of Administrative Excellence.
Submit a Nomination
- Select your region and the award category that best fits your Nominee.
- Once submitted, your Nominee is notified of the recognition and who nominated them.
Nominees must be present at the Admin Awards 'Good as Gold' Gala in order to advance in the competition.
VIEW TIPS ON NOMINATINGInvite Supporting Nominations
- You’ll receive a unique link to invite coworkers and leaders to add their own nominations appended to the first.
- It’s optional, but a powerful way to deepen the recognition and demonstrate your Nominee’s impact.
Nominees are notified each time a nomination is submitted, building recognition excitement and impact with every submission.
Secure Your Admin Awards 'Good as Gold' Gala Tickets
- Reserve tickets or tables to celebrate your Nominee at the five-star Good as Gold Gala. Secure tickets early for the best seating.
- Finalists and Winners are revealed live throughout the evening.
We rely on sponsorship to sustain our mission, but spend never influences the outcome of the competition.
VIEW TICKET OPTIONSBring the Recognition to Life
- The nomination starts the recognition. The Good as Gold Gala brings it to life.
- Every Nominee is celebrated through unforgettable traditions designed to make them feel seen, valued and honored.
97% of Nominees are accompanied by their executive partners. 15 years of survey results confirm showing up is what matters most.
WATCH A SHORT VIDEORECOGNITION FOR EVERY ROLE
The Award
Categories
The Admin Awards honors Administrative Professionals across a wide range of titles, industries, and scopes of responsibility. Every category is a path to the stage.
Choose the award category that best fits your Nominee.
FOR EVERY NOMINEE
A VIP Experience
The Good as Gold Gala turns a nomination into a recognition experience your Nominee will never forget.
THE ADMIN AWARDS FIVE-STAR EXPERIENCE
A Night that Celebrates All Nominees & Delights Executives.
The Admin Awards ‘Good as Gold’ Gala is engineered from the ground up to make every Nominee feel seen, celebrated and honored, while delivering an experience that consistently earns exceptional feedback from executives and attendees alike.
"The Admin Awards is a wonderful and worthy forum!" Aaron Powell, CEO, Pizza Hut
High-Value Gift Upon Arrival for All Admins
"Life's a Beach" is our 2026 themed gift featuring custom Admin Awards 'Admins Run the World' flip flops and matching beach bag.
All attending Nominees and Admins receive a high-value commemorative gift upon arrival regardless of their status in the competition.
Nominee 'Warhol Wall of Fame'
Step up to the Warhol-inspired pop-art portrait wall, one of the most beloved gala traditions. Every Nominee is represented, and each receives their stylized photo portrait that captures their moment in the spotlight.
Admin Only Prize Drawings
Every attending Admin is automatically registered to win 14+ high-value prizes which are drawn throughout the evening, adding another layer of excitement and celebration to the night.
YEARS OF SERVICE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The evening begins with every Admin standing for our Years of Service Acknowledgement. One by one, they take their seats until the Admin with the most years of service remains, earning the evening’s first Major Prize and a powerful moment of recognition for the dedication and loyalty that so rarely gets its own spotlight.
WHAT MAKES THE GALA UNFORGETTABLE
The Traditions
The Good as Gold Gala is more than an awards ceremony. These beloved traditions turn a single evening into a memory that lasts a career.
The Team Spirit Contest
Show your team spirit and win the coveted Team Spirit prize!
The Team Spirit Competition celebrates the coworkers, leaders and friends who show up big for their Nominee. Teams bring the energy with signs, coordinated outfits, props and plenty of enthusiasm, competing for bragging rights and a special prize while showing their Admin just how much they’re valued.
Why it matters
The Team Spirit tradition gives organizations another opportunity to show their Nominee(s) how much they're valued while creating a fun team building opportunity in preparation for the big evening!
How to Participate
- Bring the Team Spirit - Show up big for your Nominee(s)! Think coordinated outfits, signs, table décor, props and plenty of enthusiasm.
- Set the Stage - Bringing table décor? Teams may access the ballroom from 6:00–6:30 PM during the cocktail reception to set up.
- Catch the Judges’ Attention - Throughout the evening, judges scout the ballroom for standout displays of creativity, enthusiasm and team spirit and select the top contenders.
- Compete for the Title - At the end of the evening, the top contenders are announced and the ballroom helps crown the Team Spirit Competition Winner!
- Open to all organizations attending the 'Good as Gold' Gala.
- No prior registration required.
- The winning teams get a prize valued at $500+ and bragging rights!
'Good as Gold' Theme Best Outfit Contest
Best outfit of the night — Outfits are encouraged!
The Good as Gold Best Outfit Competition celebrates the Admins and guests who bring their personal style to the Gala. Whether glamorous, bold, creative or simply fabulous, come dressed to shine for a chance to take home the title of Good as Gold Best Outfit!
Why it matters
Recognition should be fun, too. This long-standing Gala tradition gives attendees another reason to dress up, show off their personality and enjoy a little friendly competition while adding to the energy of the evening.
How to Participate
- Dress to Impress - Come dressed in your Good as Gold best. No special registration is required to participate.
- Catch the Judges’ Eye - Throughout the evening, judges keep an eye out for standout looks and select the top contenders.
- Make the Final Cut - The evening’s best-dressed contenders are announced and invited to show off their looks for the ballroom down the red carpet.
- One of the evening’s standout looks will take home the Good as Gold Best Outfit title and a special prize, with the winner selected outright or from a drawing of the top contenders.
- Open to all Gala attendees - Admins, Executives, Colleagues, Friends and Family!
- No pre-registration required to participate - just show up dressed to impress!
- The winner takes home a prize valued at $500+!
Nominee Music Video Tribute
A music video tribute that celebrates all Nominees and opens up the Gala
A long-standing Admin Awards tradition and crowd favorite, the Nominee Music Video Tribute brings the Nominee's executives and coworkers together in a surprise, professionally produced music video that kicks off the 'Good as Gold' Gala.
Why it matters
Recognition is even more meaningful when the people you work alongside are part of it. The Music Video Tribute doubles as a fun team-building experience, bringing coworkers and leaders together to celebrate their Nominee while creating one of the most anticipated moments of the Gala.
How to Participate
- Get Your Nominee's Fan Club Together - Gather coworkers, executives and friends of your Nominee who are ready to have a little fun.
- Turn Up the Music - Each year, we provide the tribute song and instructions. Record your team singing, dancing and bringing plenty of personality. Costumes and creativity are highly encouraged.
- Send Us Your Video - Submit your footage by the deadline, making sure to include your Nominee’s name and company. We’ll take it from there.
- See Your Team on the Big Screen - We bring submissions from across the Admin Awards community together into a surprise music video that premieres at the Gala, creating an unforgettable opening celebration of our Nominees.
- Included for every nominee.
- No action required from nominator after submission.
