Midlands PA Awards 2026
November 5 @ 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Get ready for an unforgettable night as the first ever combined Midlands PA Awards celebrates the region’s most outstanding Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Office Managers, and business-support professionals. This is the premier event that brings together the heartbeat of Midlands organisations—the individuals who keep everything running smoothly, drive progress, and make brilliance happen behind the scenes.
This year’s awards promise an evening of uplifting celebration, powerful success stories and inspiring recognition of the talent transforming workplaces across the Midlands. We’re also so excited to have The Belfry as our venue partner this year and we can’t wait to experience all that this world famous hotel and resort has to offer.
Join us for an amazing night of networking, entertainment and a celebration of the fantastic roles that YOU, our members, carry out in your companies, organisations and businesses every single day. Whether you’re cheering on a colleague, celebrating with your team or part of the wider professional community, the 2026 Midlands PA Awards is your chance to be part of something truly special. As the awards grows we are also very aware and appreciative of everyone of you who has helped us to grow and get to where we are so we are giving everyone the chance to come and enjoy our biggest and best PA Awards yet at last year’s prices. From today until 31 January we are giving you the opportunity to secure your seat at 2026’s biggest party for just £80 per individual ticket and £750 for a table of 10 exclusive of VAT. After that from the 1st February the prices will be £99 for an individual ticket and £900 for a table of 10, exclusive of VAT. So click below to get your early bird tickets.
Book your tickets now and be part of the celebration that champions excellence, ambition, and the incredible people who make a difference.
Accommodation
If you’re thinking of making a night of it and looking to stay over after the awards, we have secured some exclusive deals for hotels from our partners. Details and instructions are below for anyone interested
Lea Martson Hotel – from £145 B&B with 10% discount on spa treatments and Golf. For enquires and to book a room please contact Emma Ryan – [email protected] adding “Midlands PA Awards 2026” in the subject line
The Belfry – from £202 B&B with 15% spa discount, subject to availability. For enquires and to book a room please contact George Romanenco [email protected] adding “Midlands PA Awards 2026” in the subject line
The Dinner Menu
Details of the menu will appear here soon
Business Support Leader of the Year Award
| Charlotte Higgins | University of Leicester |
| Diana Seegert-Suljovic | DWF |
| Dilpreet Lall | Coventry University |
| Jemma Jackson | Tenet Complaince & Litigation Limited |
| Lisa Cutler | BDO UK |
| Louise Scragg | PwC UK |
| Marcella Meehan | Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce |
| Mariliis Ikla | WSP in the UK & Ireland |
| Scott Brierley-Doyle | Star Academies |
| Shelly Harrison | Trowers & Hamlins |
| Sonya Garrett | WSP in the UK & Ireland |
Emerging Talent of the Year Award
| Alison Patching | |
| Karen Vernon | Aston University |
| Taylor Worth | Mills & Reeve |
| Sharon Eze | University of Birmingham |
| Samantha Wheeler | VWV Law |
| Sadie Morris | Mills & Reeve |
| Lynda Loveridge | Barnett Waddingham |
| Frankie Floyd | PwC UK |
| Elle Phelany | Royal Shakespeare Company |
| Danielle Nasser | BDO UK |
| Charlotte Norbury | Venture Capital |
| Alice Salter | DRPG |
Administrative Professional of the Year Award
| Fab Brice | BDO UK |
| Shannon Lawton | Workman LLP |
| Paige McAllister | Mills & Reeve |
| Konstantina Bouranta | National Grid |
| Joanne Smith | Mills & Reeve |
| Joanne Draperd | WSP in the UK & Ireland |
| Jess Taylor | Pick Everard |
| Emma Ibbotson | Trowers & Hamlins |
| Chelsea Tiso | Mills & Reeve |
| Becky Martin | WSP in the UK & Ireland |
| Avine Slojak | Coventry University |
| Abbie Roberts | Mills & Reeve |
Team of the Year Award
| Aston University | Executive Support Team |
| Barnett Waddingham | Dedicated Secretarial Services Team |
| Coloplast | PA Team |
| DRPG | Admin Team |
| Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce | Events Team |
| National Grid | Strategic Infrastructure PAs |
| National Highways | BSD PA Team |
| Standard Life UK | PA Engagement Team |
| STARK Building Materials UK | Executive Assistants |
| University of Leicester | Student Support Services Administration Team |
| Workman LLP | Property Administrative Team |
| WSP | Birmingham Management Services Team |
Sustainability, EDI & Social Impact Award
| Abbie Roberts | Mills & Reeve |
| Ankita Mishra | Mills & Reeve |
| Dilpreet Lall | Coventry University |
| Karen Allen | Progress Care Solutions |
| Megan Peer | Eversheds Sutherland |
Apprenticeship Scheme of the Year Award
| Coventry University |
| EY |
| Windsor Academy Trust |
Innovation & Change Champion Award
| Chelsea Horrocks | Trowers & Hamlins |
| Regena Hodgson | Anthony Collins |
| Rhiannon Robinson | University of Birmingham |
| Hannah Allis | Coloplast |
| Iona Curran-Wheeler | WSP in the UK & Ireland |
| Kerie Harris | Alzheimer’s Society |
| Lucy G | Department for Transport (DfT), UK |
| Samantha Woodward | National Highways |
| Sarah Banks | Water Plus |
| Ankita Parekh | UK Anti-Doping |
| Shilpa Mehta | University of Leicester |
| Gemma Duffy | Thrive |
Career Excellence of the Year Award
| Katherine Allsop | WSP in the UK & Ireland |
| Nita Hollett | BDO UK |
| Sarah Cox | East Midlands Railway |
| Kerris Everett | WSP in the UK & Ireland |
| Sharon Watkins | Wilkes |
| Tracey Allsopp | Greens Solicitors |
| Tracy Barker | PwC UK |
| Catherine Cooper | STARK Building Materials UK |
| Emma Scambler | CrossCountry Trains |
| Juliette Print | St. Phillips Chambers |
| Kay Standbridge | Coventry University |
| Lisa White | Mills & Reeve |
| Wynsum Charles | Freeths |
| Danielle Cawley | Seymours Solicitors |
| Lisa Moore | University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust |
Virtual Assistant of the Year Award
| Alison Shaw | Integrated VA |
| Cath Harrison FEPAA | Bee-Assisted Limited |
| Charlotte Murrell | Charlotte Louise Virtual Assistant (CLVA) |
| Ellie Norris | What the Ell Ltd |
| Emma Newburn | Share the Load |
| Hayley Hudson | Hudson Admin Support |
| Kellie Doran | Staffordshire VA |
| Rachel Bonner | Rachel’s Desk |
| Rhian Beavis | Virtually Rhian |
| Sarah Cook | Smart Cookie Virtual Assistant |
| Stefanie Clarke | Jotterbox Support |
| Susan Wright | The Wright VA |
Virtual Assistant Business of the Year Award
| Abigail Glover | Abigail Rose Virtual Agency |
| Amy Farnfield | Notebook & Pen |
| Hayley Taylor | Peak Lifestyle Management Ltd. |
| Jess Warr | The Virtual Colleagues |
| Katie Stone | Elevated Support Ltd. |
| Lucy Oldershaw | Supportive Stories |
| Paddy Vanessa White | Virtual Diamond Ltd. |
| Stephanie Sheargold | Timpi |
| Vicky Hadley | Keystone Virtual Assistance |
PA of the Year Award
| Chelsea Horrocks | Trowers & Hamlins |
| Clare Smyth | Barclays UK |
| Corinna George | Standard Life UK |
| Darla Parsons | Hill Dickinson LLP |
| Emma Brannigan | BDO UK |
| Fay Harrison | Rayden Solicitors |
| Fiona Bye | CrossCountry Trains |
| Francesca Dumbleton | Tata Technologies |
| Kate Griffiths | NFU Mutual Central-South Warwickshire & Pershore Agency |
| Iona Curran-Wheeler | WSP UK |
| Jenni Bannister | R V Astley |
| Lauren Small | Aston University Engineering Academy |
| Mia B | Mercia Real Estate |
| Regena Hodson | Anthony Collins |
| Rhiannon Robinson | University of Birmingham |
| Stevie Lever | Experian |
| Vickie Higgins | Birmingham Airport |
| Reena Patel | Holland & Barrett |
