The Annual AREEA Industry Awards ensure star performers across Australia’s resources and energy industry get the credit they deserve.

Has your company led the way and stepped up with innovative new workplace practices or initiatives? Have you seen 2026 as an opportunity to excel and achieve? 

Across five categories covering key workforce-related areas of the industry, the awards celebrate leadership, innovation, diversity and excellence in the sector.

The calibre of award nominees each year highlight the incredible work of individuals and organisations across Australia’s resources and energy industry. The initiatives and programs recognised are setting the benchmark, not only in our sector, but Australia-wide.

Let’s put the spotlight on the high achievers of our great industry as it continues to lead the Australian economy through challenging times.  View the categories and their nomination criteria below.

Presentation of the Industry Awards will be celebrated at the 2026 AREEA Gala Dinners.