South Australian of the Year
The South Australian of the Year Awards recognise and reward the achievements of inspirational South Australians who have made outstanding contributions to our State.
2010 Award categories are:
- South Australian of the Year | Sponsored by the Government of South Australia
- Young South Australian of the Year | Sponsored by BHP Billiton
- Arts | Sponsored by Grant Burge
- Business | Sponsored by Telstra
- Community | Sponsored by Alzheimer's SA Australia
- Education | Sponsored by Flinders University
- Environment | Sponsored by Hames Sharley
- Health | Sponsored by WorkCover
- Science*
- Sport | Sponsored by Nippy's
- Tourism | Sponsored by the South Australian Tourism Commission
*There are no public nominations for the 2010 South Australian of the Year Science Award. The winner will be decided through a partnership with the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science & Technology.
Key Dates
Monday 9 August | Nominations open
Monday 4 October | Nominations close
Thursday 11 November | South Australian of the Year, Civic Reception
Friday 12 November | Advantage SA Annual Dinner announcing the South Australian and Young South Australian of the Year
2010 South Australian of the Year Award Winners will receive:
- A trophy designed and hand-made by the Jam Factory
- A framed certificate signed by the Premier of South Australia
- Two tickets to the Advantage SA Annual Dinner, held on Friday 12 November 2010 at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre
- Public recognition through the promotion of their achievements in Advantage SA's broader programs and its media partner network
- An invitation to nominate for the Telstra Business Awards in 2011
- An invitation to nominate for the Australian of the Year Awards in 2011
South Australian of the Year Campaign
Click here to see the 2010 South Australian of the Year Press Advertisement
Click here to listen to the 2010 South Australian of the Year Radio Advertisement
South Australian of the Year TVC from Advantage SA on Vimeo.
