The Science Excellence Awards is South Australia’s premier event to recognise and reward outstanding scientific endeavour, including its application in industry and the advancement of science and mathematics education.

New categories for Awards

This year’s Awards are being launched with an exciting new set of categories focussed on high achievers in the early stages of their careers, including PhD graduates and early career STEM professionals and educators.

See more information about categories

See more information about prizes

Key dates for this year's Awards


11 August       
     Nominations open,
       Science Excellence Awards Launch, RiAus Science Exchange

9 September  
     Nominations close

Early October       Judging process

Mid October   
     Finalists announced

3 November   
     Science Excellence Awards Gala Dinner,
       Adelaide Entertainment Centre


Winners announced

Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 South Australian Science Excellence Awards. View all the winners.