Thank you

This perpetual Award was initially presented in 2009 at the inaugural 2009 VIVA Conference to recognise individual contributors to the VA Industry.  The people who have contributed tirelessly for the greater good of the Virtual Assistant industry.  

The following nominations have been received for the 2010 VA Industry Award.  To be eligible to receive this nomination, nominees were either self-nominated or nominated by a peer, client, supplier or a stakeholder in the Virtual Assistant Industry.

Founders of the
First Australian
VA Award
that recognises
contributions to
the VA Industry
by individuals and
Virtual Assistants

"I want to thank
Jodie and Tania,
the creators, for their
selfless act in not
only creating this
award but also for their
contribution to the
VA Industry in
managing the Award
each year.  This Award
is non-discrominatory in
that it is open to all and
doesn't create an added
burden to nominators
or nominees in being
able to participate."


Award Winner 2009

 
The Nominees for 2010 SASI Award (Selfless Acts Supporting the Industry) are....

Katy Dymond, Dymond's Secretarial Service

With over 20 years experience in management and administration it was inevitable that Katy Dymond established Dymond's Secretarial Service and brings a sparkle to many small businesses as their own Virtual Assistant. Katy has a passion for great customer service, is extremely organised and will look after her clients' businesses as if they were her own! Katy supports small businesses with all aspects of office administration, secretarial services and virtual reception and has recently qualified as a Professional Virtual Author's Assistant which enables her to further support clients in growing their business and creating great resources.

Ingrid Bayer, My Online VA Service

After many years working as a legal secretary and in small business administration, I took the plunge and started my own VA business - My Online VA Service - which has been in operation for 18 months. 

I absolutely love being a VA, and have a real passion to share the possibility with others who can see the same opportunity I did in creating a diverse and financially rewarding business that operates from home.  I also have a passion for helping to develop our industry so that it becomes a recognised and represented Australian industry.  As one of the fastest growing industries in Australia, it surprised me that VA's had no representation or unified 'voice', and I have set about working with other like minded VA Industry leaders to establish something that will benefit all those who come in contact with us!
 

 Korryn Campbell, Virtual Office Solutions

Over the past 2 years Korryn has had the opportunity to work with some fantastic companies and acquired some exceptional skills in a broad range of Office Administration and Call Care that she passes on to any perspective client and Fellow VA's. Korryn is a specialist VA and specialises in 3 areas:

Call Care - Both incoming and outgoing calls to act as a virtual receptionist, Transcription,Personal / Executive Assistant - Including Events Management.  Korryn is always looking for better ways to achieve goals and set high standards, that is why Korryn is always looking for new study opportunities to better her skills and pass the skills acquired onto her clients needs.

Hazel Theocharous, Assisting U Virtually

Hazel has over 20 years experience in administration and office management in a wide range of business spheres.  Taking that experience and wanting to have a work/life balance, Hazel started her own business in 2006.  With two boys to raise, a home to run, bills and paperwork to organize, and a business to look after, Hazel quickly realized that she would not be the only person trying to juggle their lives (personal and/or business).  

Hazel therefore created a virtual assistance business where she assists small business owners, individuals and even medium sized business with their administrative, event organization, travel arrangements & itineraries, email newsletters, blogs, social networking and more. 

There are more and more people seeking to outsource their extra commitments, and Hazel has successfully found a niche where she can either assist people onsite or virtually with each client being able to remain the forefront of their business and also have that work/life balance everyone is seeking to achieve  

Kirsty Wilson, Interim Business Solutions

Interim Business Solutions was founded during 2005 and offers experience and reliable virtual assistance and social media services to the time-poor business owner and solopreneur. Your virtual administration partner!

Emma Wilson, Up Close and Virtual

Upclose & Virtual was founded by Emma Wilson. It was established to provide personalised, efficient, expert remote administration solutions to businesses and individuals. Our primary services include administration support, transcription and virtual reception. Upclose & Virtual strives to provide a personalised service by tailoring our services to meet the individual needs of our clients.

 Liz Parker, 121 Temps and VA Placements

It is indeed humbling to accept this nomination for this unique award.

I commenced business as a virtual assistant in 2007 and during that year provided a range of services from business and strategic planning to daily operations for several clients.  Whilst I enjoyed the experience, I knew by the end of 12 months that my passion was in helping aspiring virtual assistants set up and operate a successful business.  Since 2008 I have helped a few hundred aspiring virtual assistants in this task.  My extensive experience in the workforce as a Personal Assistant and progressing to a National IT Centre Manager, Senior Manager and Chief Executive Officer means that I can draw on my skills, experiences and qualifications to provide a service that supports and motivates.