Sponsored article: Corporate Receptionist of the Year open for entries

The award that recognises and celebrates exceptional front of house receptionists working in the corporate sector is open for entries

For many years there have been awards to recognise front of house staff working in hotels.

However, with more and more of these outstanding individuals moving over to the corporate world, attracted by higher salaries, a better work-life balance and the opportunity to build a rewarding career in some of the most fantastic organisations in the world, it as the right time to create an opportunity to recognise and celebrate these talented people.

This has led to the launch of this new award for Corporate Receptionist of the Year.

The competition is open to any receptionist working in a corporate organisation, whether directly for that organisation or through a third-party contractor service provider.

Entries are limited to just one application per corporate organisation and each application must be endorsed by the reception manager, front of house manager or facilities manager.

The competition is open to front-line employees, not supervisors, managers or more senior personnel. More details about the competition can be found on the official website.

THE PRIZES

As well as the trophy and title of Corporate Receptionist of the Year, the winner will receive the following prizes, to be presented at an awards event on International Receptionists' Day, Wednesday 8th May:

NEW YORK TRIP
The opportunity to cross-train at up to three leading corporate offices of their choice in New York, including flights, hotel accommodation and meals, or in three leading corporate offices in London, with accommodation and meals
as appropriate (subject to approvals).

DINNER FOR TWO
Dinner for two at a leading Michelin-starred restaurant in London.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Two full-day leadership development programmes.

MORE PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

Recognising excellence
Greg Mace, managing director of Rapport, the driving force behind the new award, says that it has been launched to showcase brilliant receptionists in the corporate world.

"This award is something that I have wanted to do for some time now," he says. "It means that we can shine a light on the amazing receptionists working
in the corporate front of house sector and showcase the exciting roles and rewarding career opportunities available.

"It has been fantastic to see the response from senior executives from many leading front of house services companies who have offered their support with promoting the award and judging the entries."

HOW TO ENTER
Enter online today at www.croty.co.uk. Entries close on 28th February