South Australian Volunteer Awards 2023

The 2023 South Australian Volunteer Awards took place on 15 May at the Braggs Lecture Theatre at the University of Adelaide.

Award Recipients

The Joy Noble Medal – South Australia’s highest distinction for an individual volunteer:

Stella Braund – mental health and social justice advocate

The Young Volunteer Award – Recognising an impressive young volunteer. The Young Volunteer Award was presented in partnership with Volunteering SA&NT and the Youth Affairs Council of SA (YACSA):

Samuel Weavers

‘The Andamooka’ Community Project Award – Recognising a community or group volunteer project of significant community benefit:

Grandcarers SA Village Program, Grandcarers SA

The Excellence in Volunteer Management Award – Honours a volunteer manager for their outstanding contributions to the profession. The Excellence in Volunteer Management Award was presented in partnership with Volunteering SA&NT:

Erica Singh – Operations and Risk Manager, Community Care and Transport

The Premier’s Award for Corporate Social Responsibility – Presented for the contribution of SA for-profit businesses to the community:

SA Power Networks

Click below for the full list of finalists and further details on each award recipient visit.