written by Peter Georgaras
The Annual Living Health Awards nights was held on Tuesday 17-Sep-1996, at Stoneyfell Winery.
Living Health Premier League Player of the Year
Top 10 placegetters
| Name | Club | Points |
| Michael Brooks | White City Woodville | 35 |
| Bill Misailidis | Port Adelaide Lion | 17 |
| Frank Sergi | Croydon Kings | 16 |
| Corey Artone | Adelaide Blue Eagles | 16 |
| Duane Dobson | Campbelltown City | 15 |
| George Kollias | Olympians | 14 |
| Andrew Borghetto | Adelaide Blue Eagles | 13 |
| Tony Scalzi | Campbelltown City | 12 |
| Rick Piotrowski | Croydon Kings | 12 |
| Bill Karapetis | Raiders | 12 |
S.A. State League Player of the Year
Top 3 placegetters
| Name | Club | Points |
| L. Vatsilas | Port Pirie Savoy | 32 |
| A. Arhondidis | Enfield City | 19 |
| S. Barbaro | West Torrens Birkalla | 17 |
| League | Name | Club |
| U/23 Premier League - Charlie Caruso Trophy | D. Vidakovic | SASI |
| U/23 State League - Len Alagich Trophy | J. Gallagher | Adelaide Hills |
| League | Name | Club |
| Youth League - Premier League - John Francis Trophy | J. Udagawa | Campbelltown City |
| Youth League - State League - Rab Jones Trophy | P. Paris | Seaford |
Coach of the Year
Neil Bonnar
Salisbury United
Referee of the Year
Wayne Dade
Young Referee of the Year
Matthew Cream
Leading Goalscorer
Michael Brooks
White City Woodville
Alex Hastings Medal
(Player of the Match - Premier League Grand Final)
Joe Barbaro
Adelaide Blue Eagles
Guillo Bailetti Medal
(Player of the Match - State League Grand Final)
Sam Barbaro
West Torren Birkalla