Toyota Kaizen Award | Honoring Continuous Improvement in Administrative Excellence

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Individual Awards (9)

Colleen Barrett Award for Administrative Excellence

Above The Call Award

Achiever Award

Leadership Award

The Excellence in Public Service Award

Loyalty Award

Spirit Award

Strategic Partnership Award

The Kaizen Award for Continuous Improvment

Team Awards (1)

The Team Achiever Award

Company Awards (1)

The Founder’s Award

The Toyota Kaizen Award – Presented by Toyota North America

Award candidates will be evaluated based on tangible efforts to improve their organization’s efficiencies and/or commitment to their own continuous improvement through professional development such as continuing education through degree programs, completing coursework, certifications, attending webinars, conferences, and more.

The Founder’s Award

Nomination Requirements: Items to include in your nomination:

Why does this Administrative Professional deserve to win an Admin Award? Include details such as the specific or unique contributions they’ve made to their organization, what elevates this candidate from their peers, what makes them a highly effective and invaluable Administrative Professional, what obstacles they may have had to overcome, examples of their perseverance, loyalty, etc.
How many total years has this Nominee served as an Administrative Professional throughout their career?
How many years has this Administrative Professional been employed by their current organization or executive?

Organizational Continuous Improvements:
Describe how your Nominee demonstrates a proactive commitment to enhancing processes, systems, and outcomes within the organization.
Provide examples of how your Nominee has identified and addressed inefficiencies, implemented improvements, and introduced solutions that streamline workflows, reduce waste, and maximize productivity.

Personal Development and Growth
Highlight how your Nominee pursues continuous learning and development — through degree programs, coursework, certifications, webinars, conferences, or other educational opportunities — and how this growth benefits both the individual and the organization.
Is there anything else you think the judges need to know about this candidate? If so, please share any additional thoughts, information, insights, etc. that you believe would be helpful to the judges in determining this candidate’s unique qualifications in this award category.

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Savanna McAfee

Omni PGA Frisco

Region: Dallas / Fort Worth & Southwest Region

Year: 2024

Award Category: Kaizen Award for Continuous Improvement

How to Craft a Winning Nomination?

Insider Tips

Your Admin is Exceptional. Let's Make Sure the Judges Know it Too.

A winning nomination isn’t about flashy words or empty praise - it’s about telling a story that captures their impact, achievements, and their irreplaceable role in your organization. The best nominations bring their contributions to life with real examples and heartfelt appreciation. Follow these tips to craft a submission that stands out and gives your Admin the recognition they deserve.

Please see our How to Craft a Winning Nomination page for inside tips and examples.