The Receptionist of the Year award recognises outstanding individuals working in corporate guest services. This competition seeks to honour receptionists who demonstrate excellence, innovation, and dedication in delivering exceptional guest services, acting as the first point of contact within the corporate sector.
Eligibility Criteria
Position – The competition is open to receptionists working within corporate guest services. This includes individuals in receptionist or front-desk roles, as well as those in similar positions responsible for guest interaction and service.
Employment Duration – Applicants must have been employed with their current company for at least six months as of 1st January 2025. This ensures that candidates have had a reasonable amount of time to contribute meaningfully to the organisation and its guest service standards.
Employment Status – Applicants must not be serving their notice period or have indicated their intention to leave the organisation at the time of application. This ensures that the award focuses on receptionists who are fully committed to their roles and their organisations.
Submission Guidelines
One Application per Organisation – Each organisation is allowed to submit only one application. Therefore, only one receptionist can be nominated for the competition per company. If multiple submissions are received from the same company, only the first one will be considered.
Internal Selection Process Recommended – Given the limitation of one entry per organisation, it is strongly recommended that companies establish an internal selection process to choose the best candidate for nomination. This process should be fair, transparent, and open to all eligible receptionists within the organisation.
Endorsement Requirements
Line Manager Endorsement – All applications must be formally endorsed by the candidate’s line manager. This endorsement confirms that the nominee’s leadership, service quality, and commitment are recognised and appreciated by their immediate supervisor, and that the candidate meets the expectations of their role in providing exceptional guest service.
You must complete every section and ask your manager to endorse your application. Full instructions are included on the form. Once completed, save the PDF application form, ready for submission. PLEASE: Make sure your CV is up to date and you have a recent photo of yourself in your corporate uniform (or usual work attire if no formal uniform).
PLEASE NOTE: the word count of 150 per answer must be strictly adhered to and you will invalidate your entry if you do not comply with this.
Tips from the judges. Type up your answers in Word first, then use the word count function before completing the boxes on the application form.
Send us a great shot of yourself and make sure your face is well lit.
Tips from the judges. For the best result, ask somebody else to take it for you. Make sure the background is white or neutral in colour, without unnecessary clutter, and avoid standing in front of a window. The photo should be portrait and of at least 1,000KB file size (1MB) and ideally of 3MB.
This year we are also requesting a short video clip of no more than 45 seconds or 100MB of the applicant where we ask that you bring your personality to life.
Tips from the judges. Plan carefully what you are going to say in advance. This is your chance to stand out from everyone else! So tell us why you should be shortlisted. Make sure it is something new and different about yourself and express your personality. Don’t repeat any of your other answers. Hold the camera steady or ask someone else to hold it for you and go somewhere quiet. Then record! Don’t go over 45 seconds or 100MB in file size.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 9TH MAY 2025, AT MIDNIGHT.
Fill in your contact details below. Upload your completed PDF application form, recent photo of yourself, CV and your video clip, and then press submit. PLEASE NOTE: We will send you an automated email to let you know that your entry has been received so please check your spam folder if you do not receive it.