Resources Sector Awards for Excellence

The Resources Sector Awards for Excellence brings together the Golden Gecko Award for Environmental Excellence and the Community Partnership Resources Sector Award.
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Nominations for 2026 Resources Sector Awards for Excellence opening soon.

As Western Australia’s lead agency in regulating the State’s resources sector, the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration is committed to ensuring the sector is developed and managed responsibly for the benefit of all Western Australians.

The prestigious annual Resources Sector Awards for Excellence showcases the Golden Gecko Award for Environmental Excellence, the Community Partnership Award, and Rehabilitation and Decommissioning Spotlight.

Established by the department, the Resources Sector Awards for Excellence recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of industry in areas of environmental excellence and stewardship; and genuine and lasting partnerships with the community.

The department acknowledges the remarkable contributions of all of the previous finalists and award recipients. Explore previous Golden Gecko Awards recipients and Community Partnership Awards winners.
 

Golden Gecko Award

The Golden Gecko Award for Environmental Excellence recognises and rewards leading practices, innovation and excellence in environmental management in the resources sector.

Community Partnership Awards

The Community Partnership Award recognises outstanding achievements and leadership in growing meaningful community-resource industry partnerships.

Rehabilitation spotlight

Part of the Resources Sector Awards for Excellence, the spotlight showcases positive examples of rehabilitation and decommissioning.

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