Last chance to shine at the PA Life Star Awards 2026: nominations close 18 September

Don’t miss your chance to be crowned a PA Life Star this year. There is still time to get your nomination in, but hurry – entries close on 18 September. The awards are open for Executive and Personal Assistants, Virtual Assistants, Office Managers and other business support professionals…

The process is quick, simple and free, as are the awards on 11 December in London. You can either nominate yourself, an assistant friend or colleague – or better still, ask your exec, boss or a senior colleague to enter you. Plus gather a few great testimonials in support as well.

Simply complete a short entry form and choose from the categories as listed below.

As a cherry on the cake, all nominees will receive a place on the guest list of the much sought-after PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards on Friday 11 December at 10 Union Street in London. Remember to register for the party separately to receive an invitation! If you make the short-list of finalists, you will be interviewed by our independent judges, all with a wealth of experience of the executive support profession.

📅Entries close at midnight on 18 September 2026

PA Life Star Awards 2026 – entry made easy with a quick nomination process

Now is the time to get your nominations in. All that’s needed is to complete a short entry form, choosing the category, or multiple categories to improve your chances, plus adding one or more testimonials to support your entry. We will confirm your nomination and ask for further details where necessary.

An independent panel of expert judges will vote to narrow the selection down to a shortlist. The shortlisted finalists will then be interviewed over a video call during October.

Which Star are you?

  • Rising Star celebrates outstanding Assistants who have been working in the sector for less than five years, but have demonstrated excellence in their approach to their role.
  • Virtual Assistant Star will be awarded to an individual who has shown exceptional applications of services to clients.
  • PA Life Club Member Star is awarded to the member of the PA Life Club who has shown strong commitment to supporting the Club by attending events and engaging with other Club initiatives.
  • PA Life Club Mentor Star will be nominated by PA Life Club mentees for the support, guidance and positive impact they’ve made on the mentee.
  • Event Organiser Star is awarded for the Assistant who has shown to be an accomplished event professional behind successful events.
  • Project Lead Star has demonstrated strong project management skills within their organisation by undertaking successful project.
  • Team Player Star is awarded to someone who not only supports their exec/boss, but other colleagues too.
  • Commitment to Wellbeing Star has actively helped their organisations with wellbeing and wellness initiatives, either by introducing projects and programmes, or by managing them.
  • PA Star of the Year is the Star of all Stars award is given to someone who’s enhanced their workplace, going above and beyond duty to make processes smoother and their Execs’ and/or their teams’ lives easier.

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Complete the nomination form here.

Nominations close at midnight on Friday September 18th . The Awards will be presented at PA Life’s Christmas Party & Awards on 11 December at 10 Union Street. All nominees are guaranteed a guest place, but you will also need to register – see more and complete the registration form HERE.