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2026 Awards Categories & Nominations

Explore the 2026 AEN SA Awards categories.

The Apprentice Employment Network SA (AEN SA) Board and Executive are delighted to announce the 2026 AEN SA Awards Gala Dinner will be held on Wednesday 11th November 2026 at the Amora Hotel Adelaide (formerly the Hilton Adelaide).

As a key highlight in the Group Training Organisation (GTO) industry event calendar, AEN SA congratulates each of the award finalists, recognising and celebrating individual excellence across the following award categories. Nominations have closed, and a full list of finalists can be found here.

2026 AEN SA Award Finalists

2026 Nominations CLOSED

Judging of the 2026 AEN SA Awards is conducted by a panel of individuals who have extensive experience in training and industry sectors.

To determine the finalists and winners, all nominations are evaluated as follows.

  • Nominations are evaluated against the eligibility criteria to assess and determine whether the nomination is eligible to progress.
  • Nominations are then shortlisted for consideration and evaluated by the award judging panel against the selection criteria for nominated category.
  • The award judging panel will select finalists, including one winner for each award category.
  • Finalists will be invited to attend the 2026 AEN SA Awards Gala Dinner on Wednesday 11th November 2026 at the Amora Hotel Adelaide where finalists and award winners will be announced.
  • All finalists will be provided with a framed certificate, with the winners receiving a framed certificate, trophy and prize.

AEN SA would like to recognise and thank the following 2026 AEN SA Awards Gala Dinner partners for their valued support of this event: