South Australia’s 2026 Australian of the Year Finalists Announced

The 2026 Australian of the Year Awards finalists have been announced for South Australia, including the first Australian astronaut to qualify under Australia’s space program, opening pathways for others to follow, a preeminent sound designer whose five-decade career shaped SA’s film industry, a volunteer meteorological researcher contributing to global climate change research, a young mental […]

Celebrating South Australia’s 2025 Australian of the Year Award Recipients

The 2025 Australian of the Year Awards for South Australia have highlighted an exceptional group of individuals who exemplify leadership, dedication, and community spirit. These recipients will now represent South Australia at the national awards in Canberra on January 25, 2025.  SA Australian of the Year – Professor Leah Bromfield Professor Leah Bromfield, a respected […]

Meet Your 2026 SA Australian of the Year Recipients

2026 SA Australian of the Year Recipients Nominate your Grandparent Hero Sibling Role model Neighbour Sporting legend Community leader 2027 AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS  NOMINATE HERE FOR 2027! We all know an everyday Australian doing extraordinary things. In every community, there are people who quietly make a massive difference. They lead, innovate, lift others up and challenge […]

Award for Leadership in Languages and Cultures

This Award is provided by the Minister for Education, Training and Skills, The Honourable Lucy Hood MP, through the Multicultural Education and Languages Committee (MELC) and administered by the Australia Day Council of South Australia. Nominations for 2027 are now open! Nominations open 1 August and close at midnight 1 November 2026.   Do you know […]

Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award

Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award    The Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award recognises an exceptional and inspiring woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the community. The Award is jointly coordinated by the Australia Day Council of South Australia and the Office for Women. The Award is provided by The Hon Katrine Hildyard MP, Minister […]

Citizen of the Year Awards Program

2026 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS Nominations for 2027 Awards are now open. Each year, South Australia celebrates the achievements and contributions of outstanding members of their communities through the Citizen of the Year Awards. These individuals demonstrate extraordinary service every day within our communities so often invisible to most of us. This contribution builds […]

Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award

The Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award, recognises an outstanding woman who has made a  significant contribution to the community. The Award is part of the Australia Day awards and honours and is jointly coordinated by the Australia Day Council of South Australia and the Office for Women. The Award is provided by the Minister for Human Services, […]

Citizen of the Year Awards 2022

The Citizen of the Year Awards recognise South Australians who enable their communities to be stronger as a result of their tireless efforts. These individuals offer outstanding service each day and so often this is invisible to us. They don’t do it for the praise, or for the recognition – they do it simply because it makes a difference to […]

Public Service Medal

The Public Service Medal is part of the national system of Australian Honours and Awards and is awarded twice-yearly by the Governor-General. The award is announced on Australia Day (26 January) and in June each year. Campaign Periods Nominations open on 1 November and close on 16 January (King’s Birthday Honours). Nominations open on 1 […]