2026 Awards Categories & Nominations

Explore the 2026 AEN SA Awards categories and learn how to submit your nomination.

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 11^th November 2026 at the Amora Hotel Adelaide (formerly the Hilton Adelaide).

As part of this highlight in the Group Training Organisation (GTO) industry event calendar, AEN SA will be recognising and celebrating individual excellence with nominations now open across the following award categories:

Individuals or organisations who are interested in submitting a nomination can access the award criteria and submission process via the relevant award link above or below.

Nominations Closing Date

Individuals interested in submitting a nomination application for their nominated award category must have their fully completed submission lodged by 5 pm (ACST) on Friday 2^nd October 2026.

Please note that nomination applications submitted after this date will not be deemed eligible for the 2026 awards.

2026 Nominations Guide

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 11^th 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: