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NSW Premier's Awards

NSW Premier's Awards

Celebrating hard workers, smart thinkers and innovators.

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  

Celebrating public service

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Celebrating public service

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. 

Key dates

Nominations open: Monday 30 March 2026 

Nominations close: Monday 11 May 2026

Review & Judging: May - July 2026

Finalists announced: September 2026

Awards ceremony: TBC

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