2026 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
The Prospect Awards recognise and celebrate individuals who are excelling in the industry. If you know someone who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, or dedication, we invite you to submit their name for nomination.
This is an excellent opportunity to acknowledge the incredible talent shaping the industry and give these individuals the recognition they deserve.
26 May
Nominations and submissions open.
13 July
Nominations and submissions close.
Please contact Soham Wagle on
soham.wagle@primecreative.com.au
if you have any questions or need help lodging your submission.
27 July
Finalists announced.
16 September
Awards ceremony.
Don't miss out on the industry's networking evening of the year in Perth.
View all award categories and nomination criteria below. Please click on each category to open the category document and view the specific nomination criteria.
Community Engagement
Digital Transformation
Discovery of the Year
Education & Training Program of the Year
Emerging Miner of the Year
Engineering Success of the Year
Excellence in Autonomous Operations
Excellence in FIFO Workforce Experience
Excellence in Mine Safety, OH&S
Excellence in Mine Site Rehabilitation & Closure
Excellence in Mineral Processing
First Nations Engagement
Lifetime Achievement Award
Mining Contractor of the Year
Mining Leader of the Year
Outstanding Mine Performance
Rising Star
Safety Advocate of the Year
Sustainability Innovation
Australian Mine of the Year – This category is not open for nomination