13 October 2025

Finalists for the 2025 Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining have been announced, and the field boasts a strong future focus for our sectors.

This year’s nominations showcase a wide range of projects, people and partnerships - highlighting a commitment to excellence for South Australia’s energy and mining sectors. From ground-breaking innovation and sustainability to collaboration, inclusion and leadership, the finalists represent the very best of our industries.

Award categories are focused on people and projects that help secure a sustainable future for the state’s energy and mining sectors. Finalists have been announced in the categories of Young achiever, Young Indigenous achiever, Environment, Community and collaboration, Productivity improvement, and Health and safety, inclusion and wellbeing.

To learn about the projects, programs and individuals blazing a trail in 2025 head to 2025 finalists | Energy & Mining

The Department for Energy and Mining thanks all members of the judging panel for their time, expertise and commitment throughout the assessment process.

Winners will be announced at the Premier's Awards presentation dinner on 4 December at SkyCity Adelaide.

Join us for an inspiring night of celebration as we recognise the achievements of individuals and organisations in the energy and mining sectors - Book your ticket

We thank our partners Department for Environment and water and SafeWork SA for supporting the Awards.