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.
Celebrating public service
Winners and Finalists
Recognition as a winner of a Premier's Award demonstrates the highest level of achievement. Winners are selected following a rigorous judging process and awarded for demonstrating a world class public service, delivering exceptional services to the people of NSW.
"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
View the 2025 Winners, Finalists and full Award Ceremony
View the 2024 Winners, Finalists and full Award Ceremony
View the 2023 Winners, Finalists and full Award Ceremony
Contact us
NSW Premier's Awards Program Management Team
Community Programs & Recognition
Delivery and Engagement Branch
Premier's Department