West Midlands PA Awards 2024

Thank you SO much to everyone who has taken time to appreciate, recognise and celebrate the incredible achievements of all the amazing Executive & Business Support Professionals across the West Midlands business community.

We were overwhelmed to have received over 257 nominations this year and we hope every single person who has been nominated really feels valued and supported by their organization and their peers.

This year we celebrate all of the incredible finalists across 11 categories, and we have an action-packed night filled with opulence, prestige, enchantment and glamour with a touch of razzle-dazzle with our theme this year “The Great Gatsby”.

We are delighted to be celebrating this year at The National Conference Centre at The National Motorcycle Museum where the evening will start from 6pm and guests can enjoy a 45 minutes inclusive drinks reception of prosecco, beer and soft drinks.

Followed by dinner in The Imperial Suite where a 3-course set menu will be served.

Throughout the event we have a full night of entertainment planned to enjoy courtesy of the talented team of Luxury Live Music c/o Mr & Mrs Grey.

The stage will be set for the evening courtesy of our AV Partners, Sounds Commercial and we are pleased to welcome back our charismatic hosted Adam Joyce.

The National Conference Centre will be transformed to a 1920’s spctacle thanks to the wonderful team from Eventologists and we welcome back Edwin Ladd who will be capturing photos throughout the night.

The layout of the venue is based on 6ft tables of 12 and you are very welcome to book as individual tickets as you like, those who book individual tickets will be part of a shared table with others.

If you have any questions or queries please email [email protected] copying in [email protected] and we can answer any questions and queries you may have.

We very much look forward to welcoming you and celebrating together at West Midlands PA Awards 2024.

A huge thank you to our event partners and sponsors.  Without the support of these amazing organisations, the West Midlands PA Awards 2024 would not be able to happen.  We are so grateful for their support.

The Manor Hotel

 

We have 30 rooms on hold at The Manor Hotel, Meriden at a rate of £95.00 (single occupancy) or £105.00 double occupancy, bed and breakfast. To secure these rooms please email [email protected] and quote “PA Forum” these rooms are available on a first come, first served basis up to and including Friday 17th May 2024 before they are released.

Genting Hotel

 

We have 10 rooms on hold at Genting Hotel, Resorts World at a rate of £120.00 Bed and Breakfast, please contact [email protected] who will be able to secure these rooms at this rate for you before the end of June 2024.

Crowne Plaza NEC have offered guests a 10% discount off the advertised rate on their website, please email [email protected] and quote PA Forum to secure your discount.

Moxy Hotel

 

Moxy Hotel, Birmingham NEC have offered us a rate of:

£104.00 B&B – Single Occupancy

£114.00 B&B – Double Occupancy

To book a room please follow the link below and if you have any questions or queries, please let me know.

ONLY AVAILABLE AT MOXY HOTEL – Book your exclusive group rate for PA Forum Limited

Mentor of the Year Award

SPONSORED BY BIRMINGHAM LAW SOCIETY

 

Clare Noakes – Aston University

Louise Weston – ARUP

Shell Warren – EY

Linda Hunter – Birmingham University

Bridget Smith – PwC

CSR & EDI Champion Award

SPONSORED BY SAVIENT LIMITED

 

Wyn Charles – Freeths

Russell Smith – ARUP

Debbie Guest – PwC

Zoe Austin – RBC Brewin Dolphin

Shelagh Hutton – Deloitte

Trudy Satchwell – KPMG

Karen Allen – Intercity Technology

Lorraine Martin – Warwick University

Project Champion of the Year Award

SPONSORED BY ORS UK

 

Debra Farmer – Baker Hughes

Kate Hooper – KPMG

Matthew Munro-King – Eversheds Sutherland

Emma Brannigan – BDO

Lauren Martin – Windsor Academy Trust

Julie Hedge – Shoosmiths

Administrative Professional of the Year Award

SPONSORED BY ASHORNE HILL

 

Suhail Shahid – KPMG

Melanie Distin – Alstom

Russell Smith – ARUP

Harshannon Sarai – KPMG

Jonathan Salter – BDO

Sunni Baines – Coventry University

Karen Smith – DRPG

Joann Moore – Coventry University

Ayesha Saloo – KPMG

Newcomer of the Year Award

SPONSORED BY TURKISH AIRLINES AND BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT

 

Rianna Wall – Vivalda Group plc.

Laura Boshell – Coventry University

Maddie Greenwood – Gensler

Jim Kendall – Coventry City Council

Kate Griffiths – NFU Mutual

Sophie Been – Coventry University

Emily Jefferson – PwC

Jenna Wassall – Eversheds Sutherland

Joyce Cheung – PwC

Anji Troy – DRPG

Joann Brookes – Severn Trent

Alison Thompson – Aston University

PA & Office Manager of the Year Award

SPONSORED BY TELECOM CENTRAL

 

Elspeth McLelland – Gensler

Holly Alexander-Priest, The Space Studio, Architects & Designers

Jeanette O’Connell

Kay Caldwell – Galliford Try

Shanette Jones – Freeths

Julie Bunce – Prologis

Paul Holmes – Screwfix

Virtual Assistant of the Year Award

SPONSORED BY THE MIDLANDS VA CONFERENCE

 

Vicki Wilson – Admin Fairy

Cath Harrison – Bee Assisted

Richie Woodward – Purple Caterpillar Business Services

Avril James – Ask Avril Secretariat

Nehal Chohan – Tidy Notes VA

Lisa Tennant – L.T. VA Services

Hayley Hudson – Hudson VA & The VA Lounge

Matthew Want – Want VA

Lucy Hicks – Lucy Hicks Virtual Assistant

Sarah Szekir-Papasavva – Apt Virtual Assistance

Business Support Manager of the Year Award

SPONSORED BY Chauffeured by Car and Chauffeur Exchange,

 

Helen Morning – EY

Jenny Robinson – Eversheds Sutherland

Lisa Cutler – BDO

Rachel O’Driscoll – National Highways

Katy Gosling – Harper James

Donna Howells – DRPG

Lifetime Achievement Award

SPONSORED BY HANDPICKED HOTELS

 

Nicky Frowen – Coventry University

Hayley Lowe – KPMG

Fiona Palmer – DPD UK

Kam Kaur – Shoosmiths

Diane Fentham – PwC

Sharon May – Shoosmiths

Mandi Dunbar – PwC

Julie Goodwin – Aston University

Wyn Charles – Freeths

Amanda Naan – Aston University

Jennifer Matton – Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Team of the Year Award

SPONSORED BY AMPLIFY

 

Ofwat, PA Team

PwC, Team B3

Coventry City Council, Executive Support Officers

Coventry University, Business Administration & Support Team

KPMG,  Administration Services (ASK)

Intercity Technology, Executive Support Team

Shoosmiths, Birmingham Estates Team

Sodexo, Personal Executive Assistants to Sodexo Schools & Universities Executive Leadership Team

KPMG, Birmingham EA Team

Virtual Diamond

L.T VA Services

HSBC, The HSBC Assistants Network

ARUP, PSI Team

DRPG, Group Admin Services

PA of the Year Award

SPONSORED BY SCC

 

Rapinder Sahota – Deloitte LLP

Louise Weston – ARUP

Julie Hedge – Shoosmiths

Louise Whorton – HS2

Jodie Beckett – Eversheds Sutherland

Faye Fitzgerald – Coventry University

Deborah Hodgkiss – EY

Jane Cadden – Coventry University

Sophia Haines – LOUNGE

Kate Pallister – Coventry University

Chelsea Horrocks – Trowers & Hamlins

Lynne Perry – Deloitte

Hannah Hands – Birmingham University

Shelly Harrison – Trowers & Hamlins

Tulaine Trimble – Deloitte

Claire Pilkington – Cockshut Hill School

Petra Podhorska – Shoosmiths

Francesca Dumbleton – Martin Brower

Nadine McKenzie – NHS England

Paul Holmes – Screwfix