Announcing The 2005 Golden PENDY Winner!The grand-prize,
the much sought-after “Gold PENDY Award,” goes to Alaina Readman who
works for a large insurance company in Green Bay, WI. According to her
boss, Alaina is a dedicated administrative professional who undeniably
deserves “star treatment.”
As part of her prize, Alaina will be whisked away on a
lavishly-decadent, weeklong spa vacation for two in Arizona with a
generous $4,000 stipend. Alaina will also receive an impressive golden
PENDY, a fresh bouquet of flowers every month for a year and Pendaflex
organizational supplies, including the Project Sorter, Mobile File and
Get-A-Grip Expanding File, to keep her on top of the many tasks she
juggles each day.
“In my role, there’s no margin for error – things need to happen now and
they need to be perfect – but that’s what energizes me,” said Alaina. “I
take great pride in providing my boss with flawless service and coming
through in a pinch when the task at hand seems impossible. I’ve always
enjoyed the recognition of Administrative Professionals Day, but this
year I’m honored to be named the ‘2005 Administrative Professional of
the Year’ and to receive such a generous prize.”
2005 PENDY Awards runner-up winners include:
•Yvonne Millette who works for a prestigious law firm based in San
Francisco, CA
•Jean Kirkbride who works for a large grocery
distributor based in Byron Center, MI
•Jean Turner who works for a
top bank based in Dallas, TX
•Debra Cohen who works for an investment
management firm based in White Plains, NY
Runner-up winners will
receive a bouquet of fresh flowers on a monthly basis for three months,
a crystal PENDY Award, a luxurious home spa kit and a variety of
Pendaflex organizational supplies.
We wanted to know who your favorite TV Admins were. You voted and the
results are in!On television, the role of the administrative
professional is often played by the funny, quirky actors, those
guaranteed to make us laugh. However, in real life we want someone who
will get the work done. With all of their hard work, it's time to pay
tribute to those we admire whether it's in the office or on television.
America’s favorite famous administrative professionals include…
A Federal Admin As Executive Secretary Debbie Fiderer on The
West Wing, Lily Tomlin perfectly captured the intelligence, edginess and
sense of humor the role demanded – all of which kept President Bartlet
(Martin Sheen) on his toes.
Her role on The West Wing wasn’t the first time Ms. Tomlin stepped into
the shoes of an administrative professional. In addition to her work as
Debbie Fiderer, she portrayed Violet Newstead in Nine To Five and Jane
Hathaway in the 1993 movie version of The Beverly Hillbillies.
A Real ClassicActress Nancy Culp originally brought to life
the character of Jane Hathaway, Mr. Drysdales secretary, on TVs
The
Beverly Hillbillies. As Jane Hathaway, Ms. Culp helped Mr. Drysdale
with the monumental task of handling the Clampetts both as customers and
neighbors.
The I Hate Filing Club isn't alone in its adoration of Jane Hathaway Ms.
Culp earned an Emmy nomination in 1967 for the role, while TV Guide
named Miss Jane one of the Greatest Characters On TV & Ever in its
October 1999 issue.
