Annual Award – Nominations
The Local Government Authorised Persons' Association (LGAPA) recognises excellence, leadership and innovation across local government regulatory services. Awards are presented as part of the Annual Professional Development Conference and Awards function.
Key Dates
Nominations Open
24 June 2026
Open NowNominations Close
5:00pm, Friday 31 July 2026
Awards Presented
Thursday 20 August 2026
LGAPA National Awards Dinner, National Wine Centre, Adelaide
Nomination tip: The best nominations clearly describe what was done, why it mattered, and the outcomes / impact. Get creative — evidence, videos and images are highly recommended and make a real difference!
Nomination Forms
Select an award below to nominate online or download a fillable PDF form.
Sponsored & Presented by the Dog and Cat Management Board
Animal Management Regulator of the Year
Recognising an individual making a meaningful impact in dog and cat management through professionalism, leadership and positive community outcomes.
Sponsored & Presented by Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Excellence in Regulatory Services
Recognising outstanding achievement by an individual or team who has gone above and beyond to improve service delivery, community safety, regulatory outcomes, innovation or operational improvement.
Sponsored & Presented by Kelledy Jones
SA New Regulatory Services Officer Award
Recognising a rising professional (typically less than five years' experience) who has demonstrated initiative, professionalism and a strong early-career contribution.
Award Sponsors
With thanks to our corporate sponsors who make these awards possible.
Governance
Award categories, criteria and timeframes may be updated by LGAPA from time to time. Please refer to the current information on this page and within each nomination form.
To submit supporting evidence, email admin@lgapa.com.au with the award name and person nominated in the subject line.