- Awards recognise excellence in environmental management and community partnerships
- Previous winners highlight how innovation and genuine partnership can deliver positive outcomes
- Nominations close 5pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
- Supports the Cook Government's efforts to ensure Western Australia's resources industry remains world leading
Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael today announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 Resources Sector Awards for Excellence.
The awards recognise innovation, strong environmental performance, and meaningful community partnerships across Western Australia's resources sector.
This program continues to feature two categories: the long-standing Golden Gecko Award, celebrating leadership in environmental management, and the Community Partnership Resources Sector Award, which celebrates collaboration that delivers lasting benefits for local communities.
Together, these awards showcase how industry, government, and communities are working in partnership to responsibly develop the State's natural resources.
Last year's winners demonstrated the range of positive impacts being delivered across the sector.
BHP and Child Australia were recognised for their Thriving Futures initiative, which supports childcare workforce development in Newman and Port Hedland.
WA1 Resources and Tjamu Tjamu Aboriginal Corporation received the Emerging Community Partnership Award for improving remote access routes and creating employment pathways.
In the Golden Gecko category, BHP was recognised for its native seed production work at Yandi, while BiSN was honoured for its environmentally focused well technology.
Entries are assessed on their individual merits, and multiple awards may be presented in each category.
Nominations for the 2026 awards close at 5pm on Tuesday, 12 May, with winners to be announced at a ceremony in October.
Further information is available at: www.wa.gov.au/organisation/resource-and-environmental-regulation/resources-sector-awards-excellence
As stated by Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael:
"The Cook Government remains committed to responsible resource development that supports local jobs and places environmental sustainability at the forefront.
"Last year's finalists and winners showed how innovation and genuine partnership can deliver real outcomes for Western Australians.
"These awards once again provide an opportunity to highlight leadership across the sector and acknowledge the people and projects helping to shape WA's future."
