Administrative professionals are a cruical part of any office. They support other team members and often visitors, clients, and customers as well. In April, there is a designated day to show appreciation to these hard-working individuals. In 2024, this day is on Wednesday, April 24th.

But how do you pull off the type of event that is normally handled by the very person being honored? What are some ideas for celebrating administravive professionals day? We’re glad you asked. Here are a few that are EZ and sure to please!

Personalized Thank You Notes: Sometimes, it’s the little things that count the most. Provide thank you notes, envelopes, colored pens and even some stickers and encourage their colleagues to take 5 minutes and write a note of appreciation. Collect all of the cards and place them on the desk(s) of the administrative professionals on their special day. Want to go the extra mile? Wrap them in a pretty ribbon!

Decorate Their Workspace: Spice up their desk or cubicle with colorful decorations or banners dedicated to them. Want to go bigger? Things like a plant, flowers, balloons or even a photo collage are sure to brighten their day.

Gifts Galore: Whether it’s a simple gift card, something to add to their knick-knack collection, or some company swag, people love to get presents.

Team Lunch or Brunch: Organize a team lunch or brunch to celebrate their hard work. Whether it’s ordering in from their favorite restaurant, the company buying an entree and people brining sides, or an all-in potluck feast, getting together to break bread and enjoy one another’s company is a great way to show appreciation and build camraderie.

Recognition Ceremony: Shine the spotlight on your administrative professionals by hosting a mini awards ceremony. Get creative with titles like “Master of Multitasking” or “Chief Chaos Coordinator” and present them with certificates or small tokens of appreciation.

Flexible Hours or Time Off: Show your appreciation by giving them the gift of time – whether it’s a half-day off, flexible hours for a week, or even a “work from home” day. Let them kick back, relax, and recharge their batteries.

Head on a Stick: Plan ahead and get their photo made into a head on a stick. Take photos with the honoree and his or her clones!

Parking Spot: During the whole month of April, allow them to park in a VIP space as a special treat. In some climates, this can be a highly valued perk!

Social Media Shoutouts: Take your appreciation online by giving them a shoutout on your company’s social media platforms. Share a photo of them in action along with a heartfelt message thanking them for all that they do at the company.

Professional Development Opportunities: Invest in their growth and development by offering them opportunities to attend workshops, conferences, or online courses related to their role. It’s a win-win – they get to enhance their skills, and you get a more empowered and motivated team member.

Remember, the goal is to make them feel valued and appreciated, so feel free to get creative and tailor your celebrations to fit their preferences and personality. Although the official day is April 24th, consider having an Administrative Professionals Appreciation Week with an activity or perk each day.

Naturally, we believe the day should be celebrated by buying the admin in your life a brand new office chair but we’re a little biased. Good luck with how you choose to celebrate.