The South Australian Volunteer Awards recognise the valued contributions of volunteers, volunteer managers, community organisations and businesses to the South Australian community.

There are five award categories:

  • The Joy Noble Medal: South Australia’s highest distinction for an individual volunteer
  • The Young Volunteer Award: Recognising an impressive young volunteer. The Young Volunteer Award presented in partnership with Volunteering SA&NT and the Youth Affairs Council of SA (YACSA)
  • The Andamooka Community Project Award: Recognising a community or group volunteer project of significant community benefit
  • The Excellence in Volunteer Management Award: Honours a volunteer manager for their outstanding contributions to the profession. The Excellence in Volunteer Management Award was presented in partnership with Volunteering SA&NT
  • The Premier’s Award for Corporate Social Responsibility: Presented for the contribution of SA for-profit businesses to the community.

Nominations close 5:00pm Sunday 10 March 2024.

The National Wine Centre of Australia, Adelaide will host the 2024 Volunteer Awards event on Wednesday, 22 May 2024.

Further information including guidelines and nomination form are available at South Australian Volunteer Awards 2024.