Where would UK Plc be without them? They not only give constant support to their executives, working in partnership with them to deliver on wide-ranging business objectives, but they are increasingly running their own project portfolios.

Who are they? Secretaries, PAs, EAs, VAs, Office Managers and Administrators of course - the unsung heroes of British business.

It's nothing for PAs to be dealing with clients and investors one moment, and ordering stationery the next; to be compiling recruitment budgets with one hand, and arranging a business trip for six colleagues with the other. Multi-tasking, professional, and highly skilled, today's PAs and support staff are at the heart of businesses up and down the country.

As the lynchpins of the organisation, they provide a key link to staff at every level, helping their managers to make the right decisions, at the right time, with the right information to hand. They are invaluable business assets.

DeskDemon and some of the world's leading organisations who understand the challenging role that PAs / Secretaries play in their organisations success have got together to acknowledge The best of The Best of The Best PAs across the UK.

What makes a PA / Secretary stand out in front of the others? They are innovative, well organised and share their expertise with fellow PAs.

With a first prize of £10,000 the Management Support Fellowship Award are special, not just because they celebrate the vital role of Executive PAs and Secretaries but because the winners are decided by their peers.

The winner will receive a cash prize of £10,000, plus six months of Executive PA Performance Coaching. The nominator will also receive £2, 500. This Award showcases outstanding administrators who demonstrate and share successes in their career and recognises their achievements.