The WA Premier's Science Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia.

The Premier's Science Awards are a keystone in the Western Australian Government’s efforts to raise the profile of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Western Australia. The awards cover all fields of science, including natural, medical, applied and technological science, engineering and mathematics.

You can find more information about the 2024 finalists and the winners and finalists from previous years on the Premier’s Science Awards website.

The 2024 winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony on Monday 19 August.

Please note that the Award Ceremony is an invitation only event.

Vote in the People’s Choice Awards

For the first time, we are also inviting the public to vote for their favourite finalist in the People’s Choice Awards.

Voting closes midday Friday 16 August 2024.

The Premier’s Science Awards are an initiative of the Western Australian Government, administered by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.

The Premier’s Science Awards are proudly sponsored by Shell, Woodside, Baxter, DUG, CSIRO, Fogarty Foundation, NovaCina and Pawsey Supercomputing Centre.

The Premier’s Science Awards are also supported by Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, The University of Western Australia, Telethon Kids Institute, Scitech, Western Australian Museum and The West Australian.