The Premier’s Awards recognise the dedication of our public sector workers on behalf of our communities. All nominees contribute to building an exemplary public service and delivering essential services that people rely on. Our public service workforce is helping our government to build a better NSW, as we work relentlessly on behalf of the people of our state. I want to thank all our public sector employees.
The Hon Chris Minns MP, Premier of NSW
There is fantastic work being done by the 430,000 public servants in NSW public sector and we want to recognise the people that make it happen.
The NSW Premier’s Awards celebrate excellence in the delivery of public services to the NSW community by government agencies and departments, and not-for-profit organisations and private businesses working in partnership with government.
By recognising excellence today, we hope to inspire a brighter future for NSW and Australia.
Howlong Community Emergency Response Team - recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Service Delivery award.
About the awards
The Premier’s Awards were established in 2012. Since that time, they have highlighted and celebrated NSW public servants who deliver world-class services to the community.
The awards:
- recognise exceptional achievements and promote excellence
- encourage the continual improvement of systems and services, enabling effective use of resources
- motivate individuals and teams to reflect on performance and strive for continual improvement
- foster a culture of innovation, reform and progress
Members of the NSW public sector are encouraged to consider nominating colleagues who deserve official recognition for their outstanding service.
View the categories
Key dates
Nominations open: Tuesday 13 May 2025
Nominations close: Tuesday 1 July 2025 at 5pm – Please allow time to obtain Executive Director endorsement.
Review & Judging: July - August 2025
Finalists announced: October 2025
Awards ceremony: Monday 17 November 2025
Contact
NSW Premier's Awards Program Management Team
Community Programs & Recognition
Delivery and Engagement Branch
Premier's Department
T +61 2 9228 5188
E psawards@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au