We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 Maxima Awards, recognising the outstanding individuals, employers and partners who are helping create brighter futures across Australia.
Congratulations to our winners, finalists and graduating class of 2026.
Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Proudly sponsored by Mas National
- Cooper Chomel (Strathmore Hotel, SA)
- Ethan Hart (City of Burnside, SA)
School-Based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
proudly sponsored by Australian College of Commerce and Management
- Mia Williams (Qantas, WA)
Banking Industry Trainee of the Year
Proudly sponsored by Busy At Work
- Calista Douglas (ANZ, QLD)
Construction Industry Apprentice of the Year
Proudly sponsored by CITB
- Marcus Tree (City of Onkaparinga, SA)
Local Government Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Proudly sponsored by Local Government Association (LGA)
- Abby Coates (City of Burnside, SA)
First Nations Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Proudly sponsored by SYC
- Elkira Simmons (Maxima, SA)
Labour Hire Employee of the Year
- Maria Perre (City of Adelaide, SA)
Temporary Employee of the Year
Proudly sponsored by Finsbury Green
- Stav Lagogiannis (City of Adelaide, SA)
Community-based Employee of the Year
Proudly sponsored by Fresh 92.7
- Mitchell Sims (The ARC – City of Campbelltown and George Bolton Swimming Centre – City of Burnside, SA)
Inclusive Employment Participant of the Year
Proudly sponsored by Back2Work
- Christopher Lovell (City of West Torrens, SA)
Inclusive Employment Achievement Award
Proudly sponsored by Humanity Health Group
- Wyatt Osmond (JYGA Group, SA)
HOST EMPLOYER RECOGNITION AWARDS
HOST EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION AWARD
Proudly sponsored by Happy Health
- Department for Health and Wellbeing – SA Health (SA)
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVENESS & DIVERSITY RECOGNITION AWARD
Proudly sponsored by Integrity Business College
- Smartgroup (NSW)