The Premier's Excellence Awards acknowledge individuals and teams across the South Australian public sector who strive to deliver exceptional outcomes for South Australia while living the Public Sector Values.
The awards are the highest reward and recognition program open to all South Australian public servants.
Public servants deliver an extraordinary range of services that help South Australians in their daily lives, and do so without seeking reward or recognition. However, it’s important to pause and take a moment to acknowledge those that go above and beyond.
The 2024 Premier's Excellence Awards includes 11 awards across six categories recognising the diversity of services provided by more than 118,000 employees who comprise the South Australian public sector.
2024 Winners and Finalists
The finalists and winners of the 2024 Premier's Excellence Awards were recognised and celebrated at the awards ceremony on Wednesday 16 April 2025.
Relive the action by watching the replay of the live stream, checking out the highlights video, and browsing the photo gallery capturing moments from the day.
WINNER | A/Prof. Michael Douglass
Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
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FINALIST | Andrew Camilleri
Attorney-General's Department
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FINALIST | Dr Brad Page
Department of Primary Industries and Regions
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WINNER | Transforming Mental Health Support through Cross-Agency Collaboration: The SIMHS Program
Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) & Department for Education
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FINALIST | Bounceback Reintroduction Team
Department for Environment and Water
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FINALIST | Child Development Check Pilot Team
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN)
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WINNER | Geoff Axford
Department for Environment and Water
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FINALIST | Ethan Sandery
SafeWork SA
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FINALIST | Natasha Paffett
Department for Education
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WINNER | Keith and District Healthcare
Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) & SA Ambulance Service
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FINALIST | Electronic Court Management System (ECMS) Strategic Leadership Team
Courts Administration Authority
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FINALIST | Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF) Team
Department for Education
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WINNER | Rachael Lawson
Department of State Development
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FINALIST | Ben Ryan
Department of Treasury and Finance
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WINNER | Technical Colleges Training Program Design Team
Department for Education
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FINALIST | Wine Exporters China Re-Engagement Support Package
Department of State Development
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FINALIST | Livestock Industry Protection - Invasive Species Management
Department of Primary Industries and Regions
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WINNER | Mykayla Demarco
Department for Education
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FINALIST | Cathy Cook
Department for Education
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FINALIST | Yvie Eglinton
Department for Environment and Water
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WINNER | WE’RE EQUAL Team
Equal Opportunity SA
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FINALIST | #Blakout 2024 Working Group
Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN)
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FINALIST | The Multicultural South Australia Ambassador Program Team
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
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WINNER | Glen Robbins
South Australia Police
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FINALIST | Nina Swinkels
Department for Education
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FINALIST | Rose Nyaramba
Department for Education
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WINNER | Aboriginal Women’s Business Clinic
Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) & Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN)
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FINALIST | Community Connections Program (CCP)
Department of Human Services
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FINALIST | Ngangkita Ngartu, Aboriginal Family Birthing Program
Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN)
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WINNER | Rachel Guy
South Australian Country Fire Service
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FINALIST | Elaine Marinas
Legal Services Commission
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FINALIST | Isabella Quek
Legal Services Commission
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