APAC Admin Awards WINNERS

The APAC Admin Awards 2026 was held on the 19th February 2026 where we celebrated the achievements of all our finalists – a huge congratulations to all!  We are thrilled to share the winners and runners-up for this years awards.

Admin Awards

EA Advocate Of The Year

Winner: Liisa Partanen (The University of Queensland)

 
 Runner Up: Eliza Clark (Westpac)

EA of the Year

Winner: Melanie Martin (The CEO Magazine)

 
Runner Up: Aleyse Meyer (BMD)

Event Management Excellence Award

Winner: Billie Carmichael (Fitness Passport)

 
Runner Up: Candice McDonald (Mott MacDonald)

Excellence In Digital Enablement

Winner: Aleyse Meyer (BMD)

 
Runner Up: Billie Carmichael (Fitness Passport)

Excellence In Travel Management

Winner: Melissa Rutters (CBH Group)

 
Runner Up: Michelle Vich (Horizon Power)

First Impressions Excellence Award

Winner: Celeste Torino (Scentre Group)

 
Runner Up: Mandy Maher (The Rockhampton Grammar School)

Leadership Excellence Award

Winner: Melanie Hede (Burnet Institute)

 
Runner Up: Liisa Partanen (The University of Queensland))

Ligetime Achievement Award

Winner: Jessica Clissold (Tracey Brunstrom and Hammond)

 

Outstanding Contribution To Team Success

Winner: Jessica Da Rocha (Franklin.ai)

 
Runner Up: Aleyse Meyer (BMD)

Project Excellence Award

Winner: Candice McDonald (Mott MacDonald)

 

Runner Up: Kaitlin Evans (Macedon Ranges Shire Council)

Rising Star Award

Winner: Jessica Williams (The Rockhampton Grammar School)

 
Runner Up: Hayley Simpson (Department of the Treasury)

Strategic Partnership Of The Year

Winner: Jessica Haigh (Delta Insurance)

 
Runner Up: Toni Richards (BMD)

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