Regional Showcase - Solstice Media

Winners Announced

The 2025 Regional Showcase Award winners were announced at a celebration event at LOT.100 in the Adelaide Hills.

Outback caterer to the stars

Presented by: LOT.100

Regional Resilience Award

Restored paddle steamer set for
River Murray return

Presented by: Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Business Innovation Award

Riverland distiller releases Australia's 'oldest' bottled spirit

Presented by: Brand South Australia

Meaningful Connections Award

Australia’s best men’s shed
is in the Adelaide Hills

Presented by: Seniors Card

Community Empowerment Award

Volunteers preserving
SA’s rural history

Presented by: Regional Development of South Australia

Lifelong Learning Award

Regional women in business scholarship launched

Presented by: Cochrane's

CELEBRATING REGIONAL SA

The Regional Showcase program runs all year long and celebrates the achievements of individuals, groups and businesses that have made significant contributions to regional South Australia.

The objective of the Regional Showcase program is to put a spotlight on regional South Australia by uncovering, telling and showcasing the stories of success.

These stories are published to a local, national and international audience to grow knowledge of the regions and uncover opportunities for economic investment and growth.

Celebration Event

Over 150 guests gathered at LOT.100 in the Adelaide Hills on Wednesday 5 November, to celebrate the announcement of the 2025 Regional Showcase Award winners and the 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year winner.

How it works

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Suggest a story

Help us track down the stories of regional success. Tell us about someone you know who goes above and beyond in their region.

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Media exposure

We’ll take your suggestions and feed them to our journalists and then share them across our mastheads and with regional media.

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Story analytics

In September, we’ll compile all the stories within specific award categories – including the Most Popular story based on reader votes.

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Voting

We’ll be asking the public to vote on the top story through Solstice Media’s digital and print channels. We’ll also be asking program stakeholders to vote on various community and business awards.

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Showcasing and celebrating the best

Success stories from our regions are recognised and showcased at a celebration evening in November. The event is attended by finalists, judges, sponsors, dignitaries and members of the community.