The South Australia Gala Dinner & Awards is the highlight of the annual events calendar in the water industry.
This prestigious event celebrates the outstanding achievements of innovative individuals. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends and colleagues across the water sector, to celebrate an industry dedicated to making a difference, and reflect on the past year in water.
We encourage our corporate members to consider the diversity of their invited guests to celebrate the water industry's commitment to positive change, consistently evolving towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Awards
The Awards nominations are now closed. Finalists will be announced in October.
See categories and nomination criteria here.
Event Details
| Date |
Friday 20 November 2026 |
| Time |
6:30pm - 11:00pm |
| Venue |
Ian McLachlan Room, Adelaide Oval** |
| Address |
War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide |
| Dress code (optional) |
After 5 - Carnival: on Parade The SA Branch committee invites organisations across the industry to bring this year's theme to life through a short AI-generated video, screened live at the Gala. Find out more here |
**Due to a WBBL match on the same day, Adelaide Oval and the surrounding precinct are expected to be particularly busy, so guests are encouraged to plan their journey in advance and allow additional time to arrive at the venue. We recommend considering public transport, taxi or rideshare options where possible.
Further information regarding venue access and parking will be shared with registered guests closer to the event.
Registration

Please select one of the options from below. If you wish to find out more about AWA's membership benefits, contact membership@awa.asn.au.
| Registration Type |
Registration Fee |
| Member |
$300 |
| Non-Member |
$420 |
| Member - Concession |
$225 |
Concession rate open to students, retirees and YWPs under the age of 25
Table Configurations and Corporate Tables
Seating at the dinner will be allocated with ten individuals to a table. To purchase a "Corporate Table" please purchase 10 x individual tickets. To purchase multiple individual tickets, select the "or add multiple" option displayed under a ticket type, and input the quantity required.
Sponsorship
If you wish to register your interest to sponsor at the SA Gala Dinner & Awards 2026, click the button below and complete the expression of interest form.

For more information please contact:
EVENT
Mark Jones, Membership Engagement Manager SA | Ph: 02 9467 8413 | mjones@awa.asn.au
Laura Steffan | Senior Event Manager | Ph: 02 9467 8408 | E: LSteffan@awa.asn.au
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Troy Waite, Partnerships and Sponsorships Manager | P: 02 9467 8426 | E: twaite@awa.asn.au