Award Categories
South Australian of the Year | Sponsored by the Government of South Australia
The Government of South Australia's South Australian of the Year Award recognises and celebrates the achievements of inspirational South Australians who have demonstrated excellence in their field and made a significant contribution to the State.
Young South Australian of the Year | Sponsored by BHP Billiton
The BHP Billiton Young South Australian of the Year Award aims to recognise and acknowledge young South Australians who have demonstrated outstanding leadership inspiring and supporting young people as well as facilitating outstanding youth projects or activities. This category is for young South Australians aged 29 years or younger.
Arts Category | Sponsored by Grant Burge
The Grant Burge Arts category aims to celebrate the spirit of creativity exhibited by South Australian artists. The Arts Award is for arts related projects or events, individual artists or groups of artists or arts projects.
Community Category | Sponsored by Alzheimer's Australia SA
The Alzheimer’s SA Community category aims to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of individuals, not for profit organisations, volunteer groups and/or community groups who work tirelessly on community based projects and events and who have made outstanding contributions to their local community, who are an inspirational role model for the community, going above and beyond the call of duty.
Business Category | Sponsored by Telstra
The Telstra Business category recognises the success, innovation and ethics of South Australian business and enterprises across all industry sectors. This award honours industry leaders through the acknowledgement of innovative business procedures, product development, enterprise, sustainability and overall success.
Environment Category | Sponsored by Hames Sharley
The Hames Sharley Environment category aims to recognise the outstanding achievements of South Australians towards their adoption of sustainable measures and minimizing their environmental footprint.
Education Category | Sponsored by Flinders University
The Flinders University Education category aims to acknowledge the successes of exemplary South Australian teachers, schools and universities that provide excellence in teaching leading to improved learning, increased student wellbeing and expanded opportunities.
Health Category | Sponsored by WorkCover SA
The WorkCover SA Health category recognises the work of individuals, departments and businesses who have enhanced the quality of life and wellbeing of South Australians by making a significant contribution towards South Australian health practice or policy.
Sports Category | Sponsored by Nippy's
The Nippy’s Sports category seeks to applaud the talents of sporting individuals, groups, teams, clubs, coaches, trainers or volunteers who have contributed towards significantly raising the profile of a particular sport in South Australia.
Tourism Category | Sponsored by the South Australian Tourism Commission
The South Australian Tourism Commission Tourism category celebrates tourism operators, businesses, groups, events or projects involved in profiling and promoting South Australia with the overall goal of enhancing tourism and visitors to the State.
Science Category
There are no public nominations for the South Australian of the Year Science Award. Winners will be decided through a partnership with the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology.
