They are arguably the unseen force that keeps any business running smoothly and two were recognised as the best in their field in a ceremony last week.
Debbie Elsmore and Sharon Hansen both won the Administrator of the Year award at a dinner held by the Association of Administrative Professionals.
The award caught Mrs Elsmore, who works for both Powell Contracting and Marlborough Day Spa, by surprise.
"I was pretty shocked. I just thought it was going to be a dinner and an inspirational talk."
Mrs Elsmore said she probably keeps both businesses running "on the paperwork side of things" and has never felt undervalued.
Kelly Powell, owner of the Marlborough Day Spa, believes business would not be what they are without administration staff.
"Debbie almost believes the business is hers. She went away for about a year, and to be honest, we couldn't find anyone near her standard. "
Among the prizes Mrs Elsmore won were an Air New Zealand voucher, Montana wine and a Copthorne Hotel dinner voucher.
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