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The UK VA Awards is an annual celebration recognising outstanding Virtual Assistants in the United Kingdom.
The UK VA Awards 2025 are open for submission. All submissions must be made online.
You will be able to nominate a Virtual Assistant or self nominate.
Our Awards are free to enter for all Virtual Assistants who are self-employed, sole traders or limited companies across the UK.
From start-ups to veterans, there’ll be a category for you. We’re recognising the achievements of Virtual Assistants.
Celebrate your achievements with other small businesses, meet like-minded people and industry leaders, and unlock new opportunities.
Here’s why you should apply:
No public voting! Our expert judges will carefully evaluate your application, ensuring a fair and merit-based selection process.
I appreciate it may feel a little alien nominating yourself but in fairness you know you and your business the best. Nominating yourself does not hinder your progress through the awards and actually demonstrates humility. The forms take about 20 minutes to complete and you will need to complete it in one siting.
There is the opportunity to upload a pdf with a couple of testimonials on it.
Click the relevant category below and an application form will appear on your screen for you to complete. There is not need to request anyone else nominates you,
If you wish to nominate your VA / business connection for the UK VA Awards please click “Nominate a VA” button immediately below this grey box.
If you are looking to nominate an actual team member or an associate VA please click the nominate an associate / team member button.
(If you are wanting to self nominate yourself scroll down to the categories)
Submissions relying solely on AI-generated content will be asked for resubmission.
This category is open to you if you have been trading for less than 18 months on 31 Jul 25 (business start date 1st January 2024 or later). Any type of Virtual Assistant owned business can enter. Must be a UK based business.
This category is open to you if you have been trading for more than 18 months on 31 Jul 25. Any type of Virtual Assistant owned business can enter.
Must be a UK based business.
This category is for Lead Virtual Assistants to nominate a member of their team. That person may be an employee or an associate member of the team (on a self employed basis). Nominee must be in the UK.
This category is open to you if you have been trading for more than 18 months on 31 Jul 25 and are running a small team (10 or less team members, these could be employees or associates). This is about the Lead VA and the way in which they run their business, both leadership and management skills. Must be a UK based business.
This category is open to you if you have been trading for more than 18 months on 31 Jul 25 and are running a larger team (11 or more team members, these could be employees or associates). This is about the Lead VA and the way in which they run their business, in terms of both leadership and management. Must be a UK based business.
This category is where we are looking at the team as a whole and not looking just the leadership of the team. Teams should demonstrate how they work effectively together, achieving outcomes that exceed what individual members could accomplish alone. We’re looking for evidence of the ability to innovate, adapt, and initiatives that contribute to the overall success.
This category is open to you if you have won a previous award at the UKVA Awards (in any category or region) and have continued to deliver an outstanding service to clients and the wider VA community. We are looking for people who are continuing to build their business and support their clients.
This category is for you to nomiate someone who is an inspirational VA. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, offer support to others, and motivate fellow VAs to take action. This award recognises those who embody community spirit, encourage others to reach their potential, and inspire enthusiasm for new possibilities in the VA industry.
This category is where we reward and recognise those have perhaps had to go above and beyond, overcoming and adapting in the face of adversity, illness or disability. Perhaps this person should be recognised for their contribution to their local Community. This award recognises those who embody community spirit, who goes above and beyond.
The deadline for entries is 30th April 2025 at 5pm, and we must emphasise that there will be no extensions granted under any circumstances. We plan to announce our finalists in early July.
An independent panel of experts, comprising both industry insiders and external professionals, carefully evaluates each entry. It’s important to note that this is a credible business competition, not a popularity contest. There is no public voting involved.
Our finalists and winners are selected solely by this panel of business experts, based on the merits of the information provided in each entry.
We pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive approach, welcoming nominations from VAs across the UK, regardless of their ability to attend the awards ceremony.
Importantly, we do not charge an entry fee, ensuring that the awards are accessible to all. This commitment to fairness and recognition of talent has made the UK VA Awards a respected benchmark of excellence in the virtual assistant community.
If you have questions, please email me on Amanda@vact.co.uk.
The UK VA Awards are here to celebrate excellence, professionalism, and achievement in the Virtual Assistant industry. This is your opportunity to gain recognition on a local, regional, and national level, showcasing the incredible impact you or your team have made. Whether you’re a solo VA, part of a thriving team, or a rising star in the industry, these awards are designed to highlight your success and dedication.
Entries for 2025 will open 3 Feb 25.
Entries will be via an online form. You will be able to be nominated or self nominate.
Awards open for entry on 3 Feb 25.
Awards close for entry on 30 Apr 25 at 1700 hours BST.
Best Newcomer Category – business owner must have less than 18 months in business as at 31 Jul 25.
Solo VA – business owner must have been in business over 18 months as at 31 Jul 25.
No. But this is a business competition, and we need to know all information about your business to enable the judges to make their decision. It’s important to answer all the questions as fully as possible. All information is in the strictest of confidence. The judges are not looking to judge you based on your actual numbers as every business is different, but they are looking to see business growth and that you are profitable.
Yes, most certainly. These awards focus on ordinary individuals who have achieved amazing results for themselves, their business and their clients. These awards are not about who makes the most money, but people who have made a difference and who are great ambassadors for the industry.
A panel of judges. If the judge has knowledge of a candidate they have to declare this to the Chairman of the Awards Panel.
We are currently updating our panel of judges for 2023.
These awards are not a popularity contest and so no, the public does not vote on the winners.
We have an independent panel of both in- and out-of-industry experts who will review the award applications.
If you are selected as a finalist, we would love to celebrate with you.
It really is pointless entering if you cannot make the final or have no plans to attend as many of the PR and marketing opportunities will come from the Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony.
Exact details of the Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony can be found on the Conference pages of this site.
Being part of our Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation is a great opportunity to get dressed up and enjoy a fabulous night.
All our finalists are worthy of recognition for their achievements, and it is hoped that you will be able to attend.
Unfortunately not in 2025.
Although we have an aspiration to open up the awards to British Virtual Assistants who are based outside of the UK, this is not the case for 2025.
Sorry, we aimed to have this for 2025 but have not yet been able to bottom out the details.
Currently you need to be a UK based business.
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Be sure to explore our updated courses and free resources too. We’ve got awesome new stuff coming that you won’t want to miss.
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