Craig Scott OAM

South Australian Citizen of the Year 2021

Craig is a highly respected and long-standing contributor to the Goodwood Saints Football Club, with 48 years of involvement. He is currently a lecturer with TAFE SA, delivering the Advanced Diploma of Policing (Leadership). After retiring from SAPOL in 2023 following 43 years of distinguished service, Craig worked with the Australia Day Council of South Australia as a Project Manager, delivering the Inspiring Australians Student Summits for 2.5 years. He has since returned to SAPOL, where he now delivers leadership programs for middle management. He has also volunteered with Operation Flinders, including 9 walks as a leader.

Craig served as President of the Goodwood Saints from 2017 to 2022, where his leadership helped establish a highly successful female football program, including four consecutive A Grade premierships from 2020 to 2023. A strong advocate for junior development, he has coached Auskick for over 22 years and played a key role in establishing the club’s inclusive football team in 1992. He continues this work through Inclusive Auskick programs for children aged 5 to 15.

Craig is passionate about social justice and community wellbeing, supporting initiatives such as the Hutt Street Centre, Red Shield Appeal, breast cancer awareness, and mental health education.

He holds a Bachelor of Management (Policing), serves on the Women in Sport Taskforce, and is an Executive Board Member of the Adelaide Footy League. His contributions have been recognised with the South Australian Citizen of the Year Award (2021) and the Medal of the Order of Australia (2024).