The SA Volunteer Awards celebrate the exceptional contributions of our state’s outstanding volunteers — the people and organisations that make South Australia's communities stronger, kinder and more connected.
Each year, the public is invited to nominate outstanding volunteers across five award categories — recognising the remarkable contributions of individual volunteers, volunteer managers, community groups and businesses from across the state.
An independent judging panel reviews all nominations, assessing nominees on their commitment, service levels and positive impact.
The awards are presented by Volunteering SA&NT with support from the South Australian Department of Human Services.
2026 recipients
The 2026 South Australian Volunteer Awards were held at Government House, during National Volunteer Week (18 to 24 May 2026).
Congratulations to the 2026 award recipients:
Joy Noble Medal
South Australia's highest distinction for an individual volunteer.
Recipient: Keith Clark
'The Andamooka' Community Project Award
Recognising a community or group volunteer project of significant community benefit.
Recipient: Camden's Food and Wellbeing Outreach Program
Young Volunteer Award
Honouring an outstanding young volunteer aged 12 to 25.
Recipient: Haylie Staunton
Excellence in Volunteer Management Award
Honouring a volunteer manager for their outstanding contribution to the profession.
Recipient: Sandi Elliot – In Home Hospice Care Inc.
Premier's Award for Corporate Social Responsibility
Recognising the community contribution of a South Australian for-profit business.
Recipient: Gallagher Bassett
Contact us
Social Inclusion Policy and Partnerships - Volunteers
Phone 1300 014 712
Email ofv@sa.gov.au