On Monday 21 September, join the awards ceremony of the Premier’s Science Awards, announcing winners across 11 award categories and welcoming the newest inductees into the Western Australian Science Hall of Fame.

This year’s winners will join more than 140 past recipients whose achievements continue to advance science and research in WA and inspire future leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Administered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification, the Premier’s Science Awards 2026 are sponsored by gold sponsors Shell, Woodside; Silver sponsor DUG; and Bronze sponsors BioCina, CSIRO, Fogarty Foundation and Orthocell.

The Awards are also supported by Sector Sponsor Telethon Kids Institute; Community Partner Scitech; Media Partner The West Australian; and University Partners Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia.