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2023 Winners and Finalists

The finalists and winners of the 2023 Premier's Excellence Awards were recognised and celebrated at the awards ceremony on Friday 8 March 2024.

Awarded to an individual for their exemplary service to South Australia. Their program, service or initiative has had a far-reaching, positive impact.

WINNER | Phil Hespe,  SA Housing Authority

FINALIST | Duncan Lodge, SA Health

FINALIST | Brett Steiner, Department for Trade and Investment

Awarded to a team for their exemplary service to South Australia. Their program, service or initiative has had a far-reaching, positive impact. Cross-agency teams are encouraged to apply.

WINNER | Flood Recovery

FINALIST | Australian Science and Mathematics School Professional Learning Outreach Team, Department for Education

FINALIST | South Australia Police Missing Persons Investigation Section, SA Police

Awarded to an individual that has demonstrated a commitment and support for new ideas and experimentation or found new ways to solve problems to deliver for South Australia and its future prosperity.

WINNER | Associate Professor Alexandre Santos, SA Health

FINALIST | Stephanie Mealor, SA Housing Authority

FINALIST | Dr Alison Robinson, SA Health

Awarded to a team that has demonstrated a commitment and support for new ideas and experimentation or found new ways to solve problems to deliver for South Australia and its future prosperity.

WINNER | Royal Adelaide Hospital Immuno-Therapies Team, SA Health

FINALIST | Mental Health Co-Response Service - SALHN, CALHN, NALHN and SAAS, SA Health

FINALIST | South Australia's Virtual Power Plant, Department for Energy and Mining

Awarded to an individual for their contribution to a project or initiative that has generated a significant positive impact on the South Australian economy and SA’s prosperity, generates jobs or economic diversification benefits for South Australia.

WINNER | Bettina Venner, Department for Industry, Innovation and Science

FINALIST | Claudia Watson, Department for Trade and Investment

FINALIST | Dr Sasi Nayar, Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Awarded to the team whose project or initiative generates a significant positive impact on the South Australian economy and SA’s prosperity, generates jobs or economic diversification benefits for South Australia.

WINNER | Defence Workforce Capability, Department for Industry, Innovation and Science

WINNER | Industry Engagement Team, Department for Education, South Australia

FINALIST | The Minerals and Energy Team – Invest SA, Department for Trade and Investment

Awarded to the individual whose project or initiative contributes to building a public sector where everyone belongs, and their uniqueness is valued.

WINNER | Dianna Smith-McCue, SA Health

FINALIST | James De Palma, Department for Education

FINALIST |Nyani Thomas, Department for Infrastructure and Transport

Awarded to the team whose project or initiative contributes to building a public sector where everyone belongs, and their uniqueness is valued.

WINNER | Port Augusta YES centre, Port Augusta Secondary School, Department for Education

FINALIST | Hidden Disabilities - Inclusion partnership - Christmas Pageant and SA MFS Open Day, South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service

FINALIST | The Power of Her team, Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing

Awarded to the individual whose work has made a positive impact on communities around South Australia including grassroots or established community initiatives that demonstrate genuine involvement, offer long-term value and add to the life of their community.

WINNER | Ali Abdullah-Highfold, South Australian Museum, Department of the Premier and Cabinet

FINALIST | Tarsha McGregor, Department of Primary Industries and Regions

FINALIST | Paul O'Connor, Legal Services Commission

Awarded to the team whose work has made a positive impact on communities around South Australia including grassroots or established community initiatives that demonstrate genuine involvement, offer long-term value and add to the life of their community.

WINNER | Aboriginal Education Team, Para Hills High School, Department for Education

FINALIST | Women's and Children's Health Network partnership with the African Women's Federation of South Australia, SA Health

FINALIST |African Communities Working Group, Department for Correctional Services

Awarded to an individual under the age of 30 who has demonstrated excellence, passion, commitment and action towards making a positive difference to the lives of South Australians.

WINNER | Nichola Goult, Department for Infrastructure and Transport

FINALIST | Griffith Perkins, SA Health

FINALIST | Mariam Owrang, Department of Human Services

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