LGA Mutual Awards

The LGA Mutual Awards acknowledge WHS and risk management excellence among South Australia's local government sector. Learn more about the awards and how to nominate.

About the awards

For over two decades, these awards have acknowledged excellence in implementing risk management programs, processes, systems or developments.

Since inception, over $1.9 million in prize money has been awarded.

From water and tree management, regional collaboration and event and volunteer management, applications should focus on a single new product, service, technology or risk practice and explain how it has helped the organisation.

If your organisation has a worthy WHS or risk project or development then LGA Mutual want to hear about it.

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Nomination criteria

Applications for each of the scheme awards will be judged on the following.

WHS best practice awards:

• Demonstrated innovation in the workplace to eliminate or minimise injury risk, such as actions implemented 'above and beyond' standard practice.
• Contributed to the successful implementation of WHS to improve safety.

Risk management awards:

• Developed effective or innovative risk management practices that will eliminate or minimise a liability issue.
• Provided a safer environment for our community.

2025 LGA Mutual Awards

Nominations closed: 1 February 2025

Key dates

• December 2024 – Nominations open
• February 2025 – Nominations close
• February to March 2025 – Judging by key stakeholder representatives
• May 2025 – Announcement of winners at LGA OGM
• September 2025 – Showcase at LGRS Risk Conference

Prize money for winners

WHS best practice awards:

• WHS Metropolitan Award – $15,000
• WHS Regional Award – $15,000
• Merit Awards – $5,000

Risk management awards:

• Major Risk Award – $20,000
• Risk Incentive Award – $10,000

More information

If you have any questions about the awards, please contact:

WHS best practice awards
Stevie Sanders: stevie.sanders@jlta.com.au

Risk management awards
Kirsty Gold: kirsty.gold@jlta.com.au