Volunteer Award Recipients

The South Australian Volunteer Awards recognise the invaluable work that volunteers, volunteer managers, community organisations and businesses contribute to the South Australian community.

2022 South Australian Volunteer Awards Recipients

The awards were presented at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Monday 6 June 2022.

The Joy Noble Medal

South Australia’s highest distinction for an individual volunteer. Open to all individual volunteers across the State.

Monigue Bareham: for outstanding record as a consumer advocate in cancer survivorship and lymphoedema patient care.

‘The Andamooka’ Community Project Award

Awarded to a community, or group of volunteers, which has undertaken a community project resulting in significant community benefit.

Paid 4 U Cafe: Fully run by volunteers, Paid 4 U Cafe is the first pay it forward cafe in Adelaide where the homeless or financially struggling families are welcomed but not compromised on the standards of the food provided.

The Excellence in Volunteer Management Award

Offered in partnership with Volunteering SA&NT, this award recognises the dedication and commitment of volunteer managers who support and facilitate the engagement of volunteers.

Amanda Parker: for excellence in management of the South Australian Volunteer Ranger Program, a successful state-wide program finding local volunteers to support National parks in their community, connecting people to nature in their local areas.

The Premier’s Award for Corporate Social Responsibility

This award recognises the strong contribution the business sector makes to our communities such as through philanthropy, partnerships or releasing employees for volunteer service.

RAA Group: for pivotal support to the Foodbank RAA Mobile Food Hub to provide essential food relief to those in need in regional South Australia.

Full summary: 2022 SA Volunteer Awards Recipients (PDF 231.5 KB)