Honour Awards

Nominate now for the TAFE SA Honour Awards 2026

It’s that time again - we’re honouring our outstanding alumni through the TAFE SA Honour Awards 2026

The Nomination Process

• The nomination process is quick, simple, and accessible. Anybody can submit a nomination, and self-nominations are also encouraged.
• The nomination process will require you to provide some contact details of your nominee and details about the nominee’s achievements which are:
  1. Describe the nominee’s accomplishments and key achievements (450 words maximum)
  2. How has the nominee contributed to their business, industry or community? (450 words maximum)
  3. Why do you think the nominee deserves to be honoured? (100 words maximum)

• To submit a nomination, please visit the 2026 TAFE SA Honour Awards Nomination Form Survey. If you’d prefer an alternative submission format, we will also accept responses to the questions in a voice (mp3) or video (mp4) recording. Please send this to honourawards@tafesa.edu.au.
• An expert panel of judges representing TAFE SA and industry will shortlist finalists and winners.

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The 2026 Award Categories

In 2026, there are eight award categories. If you’re not sure which category to nominate, you can select multiple options. For any questions, send us an email. 

• Future Industries Award

  Finalists working in and contributing to future-focused, emerging, or growing industries, including but not limited to apprenticeships and trades, construction, manufacturing, the space industry, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, VFX, VR, and AR, the defence industry, agribusiness, high-tech sectors, business services, health and medical industries, early childhood education, health and aged care, hospitality, wine and tourism.

• Excellence in Vocation Award

  Finalists who demonstrate outstanding achievements in their selected industries, a proactive commitment to learning new skills, and a commitment to sharing their knowledge with their peers.

• Creative Catalyst Award

  Finalists working within arts and cultural industries, advancing cultural exchange, facilitating artistic dialogue, and contributing to a dynamic and robust creative sector.

• Regional Impact Award

  Finalists who are living or working within regional South Australia and making a positive impact on their local community. Finalists must demonstrate a strong work ethic, civic responsibility and strategic thinking.

• Courageous Spirit Award

  Finalists who demonstrate enterprising vision, innovative flair, and a determination despite the odds.

• Enriching Communities Award

  Finalists who are contributing to local, national, or international communities through the course of their employment or on a voluntary basis. Finalists must demonstrate an improvement of the greater community and commitment to positive change. 

• Cultural Leadership Award

  Finalists who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made a significant impact in promoting and preserving cultural diversity, celebrating diverse cultural traditions, fostering intercultural understanding, and enhancing inclusivity.

• City of Adelaide Award

  Finalists who are making a significant positive impact on the City of Adelaide through cultural, economic, or community contributions.

Please note in addition to the above eight award categories, the Chief Executive of TAFE SA will select an overall winner for the Chief Executive Award.

Guidelines for nomination

• Terms and conditions

  • Nominations are accepted from members of the community, TAFE SA students and staff, TAFE SA alumni, industry stakeholders, and others. Self-nominations are accepted.
  • Once nominations close, the judging panel will select winners and finalists by applying the outlined selection criteria.
  • Nominees must not engage in discriminatory or offensive behaviour, including but not limited to sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, or ableist discrimination. Nominees who are found to do so will be disqualified.
  • All award nominees must meet eligibility requirements.

• Eligibility requirements

  • Nominees must have completed a Certificate II or higher TAFE SA qualification or a WSET® course delivered by TAFE SA.
  • Nominees must have completed their qualifications prior to being nominated for the TAFE SA Honour Awards.
  • Current TAFE SA students are eligible to be nominated if they have previously graduated from a Certificate II or higher TAFE SA qualification or a WSET® course delivered by TAFE SA.
  • All nominations must be submitted via the online form, or the questions must be answered in MP3 or MP4 file format and emailed to honourawards@tafesa.edu.au.

• Nomination guidelines

  • Prior to submitting a nomination, please refer to the award category descriptions and the selection criteria.
  • Sometimes less is more. A short, genuine and authentic story has more impact than a detailed and complex CV copied into the nomination form.
  • You can select in the nomination process to receive a copy of your nomination once you submit. This is highly recommended.
  • If you experience any issues while submitting the form, please email.
  • For any further questions, please email.

   

• Key Dates

  • Nominations open: Monday 10 August 2026 at 9:00 am
  • Nominations close: Monday 21 September 2026 at midnight ACST
    
  • Finalists announced: October 2026
  • Award ceremony: Wednesday 25 November 2026

• Selection Criteria

  • Excellence in chosen career path, showcased through quality of work, industry standing and recognition, professional positions, industry memberships and associations.
  • Substantial contribution to business and industry, showcased through an excellent work ethic, driving and leading positive change, creativity and innovation, resilience, and cross-sector collaboration.
  • Substantial contribution to the local, national, or international community. This may be as part of the nominee’s employment or in a volunteer capacity.
  • Outstanding character in alignment with values of inclusion, diversity, and equity.