Public Sector Excellence Awards
The 2026 Public Sector Excellence Awards celebrate and recognise the outstanding contributions, dedication, and achievements of public sector employees in serving the South Australian community.
South Australian public sector employees can nominate any colleagues or teams who strive to deliver exceptional outcomes for South Australia while living the Public Sector Values.
Nominations will soon be open for 11 awards across six categories.
Key dates
| Monday 2 November 2026 | Nominations open |
| Tuesday 8 December 2026 | Nominations close |
| January / February 2027 | Evaluation period |
| February 2027 | Finalists announced |
| Tuesday 6 April 2027 | Awards ceremony |
Agency toolkit
For more information about key dates, categories and nominations, download the 2026 Public Sector Excellence Awards agency toolkit.
More information
For any queries, please contact ExcellenceAwards@sa.gov.au.