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 for the 2026-27 season are now open. 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 | After 5 |
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.
For more information please contact:
EVENT
Mark Jones, Membership Engagement Manager SA | 02 9467 8413 | mjones@awa.asn.au
Jodie Macdonald | Senior Event Manager | P: 02 9467 8434 | jmacdonald@awa.asn.au
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Troy Waite, Partnerships and Sponsorships Manager | P: 02 9467 8426 | E: twaite@awa.asn.au
Thank you to our partners and sponsors
Thought Leadership Partner
Principal Sponsor
Entertainment Sponsor
Premiers Medal - Water Professional of the Year Award Sponsor
Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Metro & Regional) Sponsor
| R&D Excellence Award Sponsor | Young Water Professional of the Year Award Sponsor |
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