Celebrating 15 years of excellence and innovation
For 15 years the Premier's Awards in Energy and Mining have been a flagship event for South Australia's energy and mining sector - celebrating excellence, showcasing success stories, and recognising the people and projects shaping the future of our industries.
In 2026, the Awards return with a program that continues to highlight the innovation, leadership and impact driving our state forward.
The Awards honour outstanding achievements across environmental initiatives, health and safety, inclusion and wellbeing programs, and projects that foster strong community collaboration.
Premier's Awards in Energy and Mining: 2026 Nomination Guidelines (PDF, 1.4 MB)
Nominations have now closed
Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry. The judging panel will review the nominations, with finalists to be announced in late September.
Awards dinner - Thursday 5 November
Join industry leaders, partners and stakeholders for a night of celebration at the 2026 Premier's Awards in Energy and Mining on Thursday 5 November. The Awards dinner will be held at the Adelaide Town Hall.
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Key dates
| Award dinner tickets on sale | 1 August 2026 |
| Nominations close | 10 August 2026 |
| Judging process | August to September 2026 |
| Finalists announced | Late September to October 2026 |
| Awards dinner, to be held at Adelaide Town Hall | 5 November 2026 |
Last year's Award winners
Find out more about the 2025 winning individuals and organisations
Contact us
If you have any queries about the 2026 Premier's Awards in Energy and Mining contact us at DEM.PremiersAwards@sa.gov.au
Department for Environment and Water
https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/
SafeWork SA
https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/
