Energy production ranging from natural gas, coal and renewable projects, in the Toowoomba and Surat Basin, are major contributors to the National Electricity Market.

As our region hurdles toward the reputation as Energy Capital of Australia, the time is now for industry to celebrate and recongise the businesses and people who are electrifying energy production.

TSBE has identified 8 categories as major contributing components to the success of the energy sector and applicants are encouraged to nominate for one or more categories:

• Innovation Award
• Local Content and community Contribution
• Safety Award
• Co-Existence Award
• Sustainability Award
• Apprenticeship and Training Award
• Indigenous Commitment Award
• Industry Legacy and Leadership Award

Nominations for the 2025 Surat Basin Energy Awards are now open! Click the icon below to noinate your business.

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Eligibility: 2025 Surat Basin Energy Awards

Award Categories

There are 8 award categories in total. The Industry Legacy and Leadership awards are reserved for individual nominations, which can be either peer-nominated or self-nominated.

Finalists will be notified after judging is complete and will be required to purchase tickets to the 2025 Surat Basin Energy Awards.

Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony.

Key Dates

• 24 February 2025: Nominations open
• 26 May 2025: Nominations close
• June 2025: Judging begins
• 21 August 2025: 2025 Surat Basin Energy Awards ceremony

Eligibility Criteria

Businesses involved in projects related to natural gas, coal, renewable energy, or bio-ethanol energy production in the Toowoomba and Surat Basin region are encouraged to apply. This includes both project proponents and their supply chains. Eligible projects may have been completed recently or in previous years, with no restrictions on the timeline.

If you previously submitted a nomination for a category in the 2023 Surat Basin Energy Awards, you may re-submit it, provided it meets the updated 2025 criteria. Each submission should be no longer than 800 words.

Previous winners and finalists are welcome to apply for the 2025 Surat Basin Energy Awards in a different category from their previous win.

Projects or activities outside the Toowoomba and Surat Basin region are not eligible for submission.

Nomination Tips

Download the 2025 Surat Basin Energy Awards tips flyer for guidance on structuring your nomination.

To streamline the process, consider duplicating and updating a previous nomination to pre-fill details across multiple submissions.

Conditions of Entry

By entering the 2025 Surat Basin Energy Awards, you agree to abide by the following conditions of entry:

• All nominations must be submitted online via the Awards Force platform during the nomination period, which runs from 24 February 2025 to 26 May 2025.
• Nominations close at midnight (Queensland time) on the closing date. No late submissions or supporting documents will be accepted.
• Each nominee can submit only one entry per category but may nominate in multiple categories if eligible.
• All nominations must address the relevant criteria fully and adhere to submission formatting and word limits.
• Nominees must ensure all information provided is accurate. TSBE reserves the right to disqualify nominations containing false or misleading information.
• Nominees must comply with applicable government standards regarding workplace health and safety, environmental regulations, and industrial relations.
• All decisions of the judging panels are final and binding, with no correspondence entered into regarding outcomes.
• Finalists will be notified after judging and must purchase tickets to attend the awards ceremony on 21 August 2025.
• Shortlisted finalists may be required to participate in interviews or provide additional information as part of the judging process.
• By submitting a nomination, applicants consent to the use of non-confidential details, photographs, and recordings from their submission in TSBE promotional materials, social media, and other platforms.
• Finalists and winners may be required to participate in media interviews and promotional events.
• By registering, all nominees opt-in to receive TSBE-related email marketing and newsletters. Opt-out options are available via email
• Feedback on nominations is available upon request but will only be provided after the awards ceremony.
• Judging panels reserve the right to reassign nominations to more suitable categories or disqualify entries that do not meet criteria.
• All materials must adhere to attachment and word limits specified for each category. Excess materials will not be forwarded for judging.
• It is the nominee’s responsibility to ensure the correct category is selected and submissions are finalized by the closing date.
• TSBE reserves the right to extend nomination deadlines if necessary and to use submitted materials for promotional purposes, including publications or campaigns.
• All nominees will be notified of the outcome of their nomination in writing.
By entering the 2025 Surat Basin Energy Awards, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these conditions of entry.

Privacy Statement

Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) collects your personal information to facilitate the operation and nominations for the 2025 Surat Basin Energy Awards. The personal information held by TSBE will be managed in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).

Please note that information submitted through the Awards Force platform (online nomination portal) is securely stored in Australia in the cloud and is subject to privacy protections under Queensland’s privacy regime. For further details about how your information is managed, please refer to our Privacy Statement.
By using the Awards Force platform to submit your nomination, you consent to the transfer and secure storage of your personal information in the cloud.

View the 2023 Surat Basin Energy Awards gallery