Today is Administrative Professionals Day. The day recognizes the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, government-employed accountants, and other administrative support professionals.

Typically administrative professionals are given cards, flowers, chocolates, pay increases and lunches in recognition of their service. Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Board Member Annie Leonard encourages businesses in Marion County to shop local when recognizing their support staff and Pella Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Karen Eischen says Administrative Professionals are the front line of businesses. Administrative Professionals Day has been unofficially celebrated since 1952.