SA Volunteer Awards open

South Australians are invited to highlight the hard work of outstanding individuals or groups by nominating them for this year's South Australian Volunteer Awards.

Nominations open today and close Sunday 20 March. 

Volunteers play a crucial role in strengthening communities and these awards honour and celebrate their vital contribution to the community. 

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 South Australian Volunteer Awards are presented by Volunteering SA & NT and supported by the South Australian Government. They will take place on 22 May at the National Wine Centre, coinciding with National Volunteer Week which runs from 19-25 May.

For information on the Awards and how to nominate, visit: SA Volunteer Awards