We sincerely thank the judging panel for the 2025 Premier's Awards in Energy and Mining. Their time, expertise and industry insight have been invaluable in carefully reviewing this year's nominations.

The depth of knowledge they bring ensures every entry is assessed with fairness and respect, highlighting the innovation, leadership and excellence that continue to shape South Australia's energy and mining sectors.

We are grateful for their dedication and for playing such a vital role in the success of this year's Awards.

Health and Safety, Inclusion and Wellbeing - Energy
Health and Safety, Inclusion and Wellbeing - Resources
Andrew Dunbar, Department for State Development
Ben Zammit, Department for Energy and Mining
Glenn Farrell, SafeWork SA
Kathryn Presser, KP Advisory

Community and Collaboration - Energy
Productivity Improvement - Energy
Di Dixon, Lot Fourteen
Jeremy Schultz, Finlaysons Lawyers
Jo De Silva, Australian Energy Council
Sandro Canale, Energy and Water Ombudsman SA (EWOSA)
Vince Duffy, Department for Energy and Mining

Community and Collaboration - Resources
Productivity Improvement - Resources
Charles Moore, Austmine
Michael Goodsite, The University of Adelaide
Nick Panagopoulos, Department for Energy and Mining
Renee Hakendorf, Core Innovation Hub

Environment - Energy
Environment - Resources
Diane Favier, Department for Environment and Water
Jasmine Richards, Eco Logical Australia
Jon Gorvett, Environment Protection Authority
Pauline Carr, Adelaide University
Richard Day, Department for Energy and Mining

Young Achiever
Young Indigenous Achiever
Jason Downs, Reconciliation
Jodie Badcock, Resources and Engineering Skills Alliance (RESA)
Paul Martyn, Department for Energy and Mining
Samantha Squires, BHP - Winner 2024 Young Achiever
Shaniqwa Stuart, BHP/Qube - Winner 2025 Young Indigenous Achiever