Hochiki Europe Account Development Representative Zoe Parsons has been shortlisted for Administrator of the Year at the Women in Fire Safety Awards 2026.
Parsons was selected from more than 50 entries and is among 12 finalists in the category, with the winner due to be announced in London on 15 October 2026.
Awards recognise industry contribution
The Women in Fire Safety Awards recognise achievement and contributions made by women working across the fire safety industry.
The Administrator of the Year category recognises individuals whose responsibilities extend beyond their core role to provide wider organisational and operational support.
Cross functional responsibilities
In her position as Account Development Representative at Hochiki Europe, Parsons provides support across several areas of the business.
Her responsibilities include documentation management and operational coordination, alongside working closely with the Regional Sales Management team.
Parsons also provides additional support to the company’s Supply Chain function during periods of increased demand or staff absence.
Her nomination recognises the consistency of this support and her contribution to colleagues across the organisation.
Winner announced in October
Hochiki Europe also congratulated the other professionals selected for the Administrator of the Year shortlist.
The winner will be announced alongside recipients in the other Women in Fire Safety Awards categories during a ceremony at the Mercure London Earl’s Court on 15 October 2026.
Zoe said: “Being shortlisted for this award means a great deal, especially knowing the calibre of the other nominees. Most of what I do happens behind the scenes, so being shortlisted from over fifty entries feels like real recognition for the wider team as much as for me.
“I’m proud to be part of such a strong group of women, and I want to congratulate everyone else on the shortlist too.”
Ian Humby, UK Sales Manager at Hochiki Europe, added: “Zoe’s shortlisting is thoroughly deserved. She has a way of spotting where support is needed before anyone asks, and that has made a real difference to how smoothly our Regional Sales and Supply Chain teams operate.
“We’re delighted to see her recognised alongside such a strong shortlist.”
