Shooting for the stars as SALIFE Person of the Year revealed
A balmy summer’s evening brought out more than 300 guests to celebrate the SALIFE Awards presented by Brand South Australia – with Australia’s newest astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg among the night’s winners.
Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg, athlete Hugo Taheny and The Tailor Touring Co. were among the winners at the 2024 SALIFE Awards presented by Brand South Australia. (See the full list below.)
The SALIFE Awards ceremony began with a Welcome to Country from Harley Hall, a senior Ngarrindjeri and Kokatha man.
Network 10’s Tiffany Warne and Josh Webster did a sterling job as the hosts of the evening’s formalities, bringing some light-hearted banter to their professional duties.
The celebrations continued after the awards presentation as more than 300 guests award winners and nominees, members of the public, and SALIFE and Solstice Media staff enjoyed a cocktail party in the beautiful art deco surrounds of The Piccadilly’s main foyer. (See the Out & About photo gallery.)
Guests included the Minister for Trade & Investment Joe Szakacs, journalist and presenter Annabel Crabb and journalist and radio host Rebecca Morse.
Minister Szakacs gave his “huge congratulations” to all of the winners.
“I am delighted to see some extremely talented and hard-working people receive the recognition they truly deserve,” he said.
“We have a lot to celebrate as a state. Backed by our business community and local leaders, we’ve grown our state’s reputation as the home of world-class produce, the best events in the country, and a place where new ideas are born.
“Brand SA, as the custodian of the South Australian State Brand, is proud to support this important celebration of South Australian excellence.”
Singer songwriter Rob Edwards had the room captivated with his powerful storytelling, including of his Indigenous roots and culture, and his soulful and jazzy sounds.
Guests were treated to canapés, including casarecce alla vodka, wagyu mini sliders and salmon blini, while enjoying Bird in Hand wines, Vale Ale beers and 23rd Street Distillery spirits. Catering and event management was provided by event partner Out in the Paddock.
SALIFE editor Liz Walsh said the awards were a “celebration of the extraordinarily talented and inspirational people” who call South Australia home.
“I’m always impressed by the depth of talent and the quality of products and ideas emanating from our state,” Walsh said.
“This year, we saw another fabulous group of award winners being acknowledged and I was really excited for that group to include Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who is our first Australian woman astronaut and will be the first astronaut to go to space under the Australian flag.
“It’s a nice reflection of our state’s future industries and our leadership on so many levels.”
The full list of winners at the SALIFE Awards presented by Brand South Australia:
South Australian Home of the Year, presented by South Pacific Aluminium Windows and Doors Glasshouse Projects – Kersbrook Estate
South Australian Garden of the Year, presented by Out in the Paddock Bird In Hand
South Australian Designer: Home & Lifestyle, presented by Terrace Floors + Furnishings Williams Burton Leopardi
South Australian Designer: Fashion & Beauty, presented by Bell & Brunt Iris and Wool
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South Australian Product of the Year, presented by Bickford’s Limon AU
South Australian Artist of the Year, presented by Bird In Hand Elena Carapetis
Absolute Best Sustainability Award, presented by Humanee Plus One Dress Hire
Absolute Best Luxury Experience, presented by Eos by SkyCity Saltbush Farm
Absolute Best Restaurant of the Year, presented by Super Studio Muni
Absolute Best Tourism Experience, presented by Adelaide BMW The Tailor Touring Co.
Absolute Best Event of the Year, presented by White Marquee Event Hire Tasting Australia
South Australian Inspiring Future Leader, presented by University Senior College Hugo Taheny
South Australian Brand of the Year, presented by Brand South Australia JamFactory
SALIFE Person of the Year, presented by SALIFE Katherine Bennell-Pegg
