The Executive PA Magazine Awards 2012 were held at Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney on 18th October 2012.

Awards Winners

Executive PA Magazine: PA of the Year

Sponsored by Randstad

Winner: Claudia Blanch, EA to CEO & CFO, Downer Group

Runner Up: Sarah McNickle, PA to CEO of Upstream Division, Origin Energy

Runner Up: Paige Hayway, PA to the GM, NAB

Up and Coming PA of the Year

Sponsored by DYMO

Winner: Aleesha Maddern, EA, T2

Runner Up: Megan Caldwell, PA, Arup Pty Ltd

Runner Up: Leanne Giunta, Company Secretariat Assistant, Downer Group

Best Organised Event by a PA

Sponsored by The Dockside Group

Winner: Gailene Snell, EA, NAFDA Limited

Runner Up: Kylie Seidel, PA, St John Ambulance Australia

Runner Up: Grace Bronowska, EA, Chemmart

Boss of the Year

Sponsored by Pilot Pen Australia

Winner: Jenni Dill, Marketing Director, PepsiCo Australia & NZ

Runner Up: Neil Linwood, Executive, Carnival Australia

Runner Up: Diana Cross, Australasia HR Leader, Arup Pty Ltd

Employer of the Year

Sponsored by 1300Venues

Winner: Arup Pty Ltd, nominated by Larissa Stevens, Regional HR Coordinator

Runner Up: Grand Pacific Tours, nominated by Anne Reid, Office Administration Manager

Runner Up: People's Choice Credit Union, nominated by Zoe Smith, EA to MD

*New Category* Outstanding Contribution to your Profession

Sponsored by Hotels.com

Winner: Maureen Stephens, Executive Assistant, Snedden and Gallop Solicitors