Nominations called for 2026 SA Volunteer Awards

Nominations are open for the 2026 South Australian Volunteer Awards. 

These awards honour the outstanding contributions of volunteers, volunteer managers, community organisations and businesses. 

People can nominate themselves or another group or individual they know in the following categories:

• The Joy Noble Medal - South Australia’s highest distinction for an individual volunteer.
• ‘The Andamooka’ Community Project Award - Recognising a community or group volunteer project of significant community benefit.
• The Young Volunteer Award – Honouring an impressive young volunteer aged 12 to 25.
• The Excellence in Volunteer Management Award - Honouring a volunteer manager for their outstanding contribution to the profession.
• The Premier’s Award for Corporate Social Responsibility – Recognising the community contribution of a South Australian for-profit business.

The 2026 South Australian Volunteer Awards will coincide with National Volunteer Week, which runs from 18 to 24 May 2026.

Nominations close at 5pm on Monday, 26 January 2026.

More information and applications for nominations can be found at SA Volunteer Awards