written by Peter Georgaras
The Annual Living Health Awards nights was held on Wednesday 17-Sep-1996, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Living Health Premier League Player of the Year
Top 10 placegetters
| Name | Club | Points |
| G. Kollias | Olympians | 26 |
| P. Simmons | Adelaide Blue Eagles | 17 |
| A. Lekkas | Salisbury | 17 |
| A. Thomson | Raiders | 16 |
| T. Scalzi | Campbelltown | 15 |
| G. Mills | West Torrens Birkalla | 15 |
| A. Gianitto | Adelaide Blue Eagles | 13 |
| S. Barbaro | West Torrens Birkalla | 13 |
| D. Godley | Salisbury | 12 |
| L. Campbell | West Torrens Birkalla | 12 |
S.A. State League Player of the Year
Top 3 placegetters
| Name | Club | Points |
| L. Vatsilas | Port Pirie City | 30 |
| R. Piotrowski | Croydon | 22 |
| S. Cook | Elizabeth | 17 |
| League | Name | Club |
| U/23 Premier League - Charlie Caruso Trophy | E. Demourtzidis | SASI |
| U/23 State League - Len Alagich Trophy | P. Paris | Seaford |
| League | Name | Club |
| Youth League - Premier League - John Francis Trophy | A. Giancaspro | Port Adelaide Lion |
| Youth League - State League - Rab Jones Trophy | K. Economou | Plympton |
Coach of the Year
Charlie Villani
West Torrens Birkalla
Referee of the Year
Barry Panella
Young Referee of the Year
Craig Zetter
Leading Goalscorer "Golden Boot Award"
Luis Rodrigues
Raiders
Alex Hastings Medal
(Player of the Match in the Premier League Grand Final)
Billy Karapetis
Raiders
Guillo Bailetti Medal
(Player of the Match in the State League Grand Final)
Alan Paice Jnr.
Cumberland Utd.