Starting your application now gives you as much time as possible to familiarise yourself with the criteria for your award category, and then to research, write, reflect, seek feedback and support, and edit your application.

The South Australian Training Awards team is here to help guide you through the nomination process and preparing your nomination.

Carefully review the eligibility and selection criteria for your award category, as well as the conditions of entry. Ensure you meet the criteria before nominating.

All questions in the selection criteria have been crafted to encourage you to tell the story of your vocational education and training success. What have you done? How have you achieved it? A strong nomination uses practical examples and provides evidence of your achievements.

Consider some of the points you might want to raise and draft dot points outlining what you want to cover under each criterion.

As you build your nomination, show your draft to your employer, a mentor or trainer at your training organisation, a family member, or a school VET coordinator – and ask for honest feedback.

The South Australian Training Awards team is also available to guide you in developing your application.

Email us at sata@sa.gov.au or call 1800 006 488.

Check the award category guidelines to find out how many words you are permitted to use for each criterion and the number of supporting documents you can attach.

Avoid using slang, jargon or too many acronyms. Use plain English, keep your language simple, clear, and concise, and always write in the first person. For example, say ‘I’ or ‘we’ contributed to a project.

Check your application to make sure you have answered all the questions. Ensure you provide new information in each response.

A letter, certificate, qualification, written reference from your employer and/or teacher, trainer, or assessor, testimonial or photograph can add value to your application as evidence of your success.

Make sure you reference attachments in your nomination and make sure you do not exceed the number of attachments permitted for your award category.

Ask someone to proofread your application – in particular, to check for spelling and grammar. Once that has been completed, make sure you review the final draft before submitting it.

Do a final check of your overall nomination to ensure you:

• meet all the eligibility criteria and will be able to comply with the conditions of entry
• have addressed all selection criteria related to your category
• have included required information, including your attachments and certification
• have referenced all attachments in your nomination.

Nominate for the South Australian Training Awards by following these simple steps:

1. Check that you will be able to comply with the conditions of entry.
2. Check that you meet the eligibility criteria for the award that is most appropriate to you or your organisation.
3. Review the selection criteria for your chosen award and make sure you can address all parts of the nomination form.
4. Register on the nominations portal: satraining.awardsplatform.com. Choose the award you are nominating for and confirm you meet the eligibility criteria.
5. Build your application and gather the supporting evidence you need for your chosen category. Make sure you save your application as you progress.
6. Submit your completed application by 5:00 pm ACST on Friday, 23 May 2025.

Stage 1

• Nominations are evaluated against the eligibility and selection criteria to assess and determine whether the nomination is eligible to progress.
• Nominations are then assessed by the award judging panel to determine which nominations go through to the interview stage.
• All nominees will be advised if they have been shortlisted for interview.

Stage 2

• Shortlisted nominees are interviewed (in person or virtually) by the award judging panel.
• The award judging panel will select finalists, including one winner for the award category.
• Finalists are announced ahead of the South Australia Training Awards Gala Presentation.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This award has a specific selection and judging process. Nominations for this award are assessed by the South Australian Skills Commission against the eligibility and selection criteria. A shortlist of candidates is referred to the Minister for Education, Training and Skills for selection of the award winner. Nominees are notified if they have been selected as the recipient of the award, which will be presented at the South Australian Training Award Gala Presentation.

Stage 1

• Nominations are evaluated against the eligibility criteria and selection criteria to assess and determine if the nomination is eligible to progress.
• Nominations are then assessed by the award judging panel to determine which nominations progress to the interview stage.
• All nominees are advised if they have been shortlisted for interview.

Stage 2

• Arrangements are made with shortlisted nominees for onsite interview by the award judging panel.
• The award judging panel validates the written nomination by gathering further information to assist in selecting the award winner.
• The award judging panel will select finalists, including one winner for the award category.
• Finalists are announced ahead of the South Australian Training Awards Gala Presentation.