SOUTH AUSTRALIA

South Australian Community Achievement Awards

Awards Australia Foundation Local Legend Award

The Awards Australia Local Legend Award applauds our community champion individuals who excel in their profession, chosen field of endeavour, volunteering or community service. These individuals are at the forefront of accomplishment, whether in art, culture, community service, volunteering, academia or career and who are making a real difference in and for the community.

The Local Legend Award pays tribute to our talented and dedicated high achievers and community local legends.


  • Describe your achievements, field of endeavour or service to the community. Provide examples of initiative, volunteering, management, engagement, leadership and how you make a difference
  • What impact does your achievements or volunteering have on the community and who benefits?
  • List or estimate the number of hours contributed paid/unpaid if possible
  • Personal or community Barriers/difficulties and how they have been overcome
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made.
    This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner
Awards Australia Small Business Award

Many individuals have successfully started or are operating their own small businesses or franchise and are making important economic and social contributions to South Australia. Creative business, franchises and commercial ventures provide opportunities for growth, productivity, leadership, training and employment. Many are also giving back to the community or giving others an opportunity.

 

Small business owners and operators are rolling up their sleeves, developing and realising their corporate vision and mission. The Awards Australia Small Business Achiever Award promotes those who “give it a go” through determination, innovation, hard work and self-motivation, rewarding those who make their own luck and opportunities a reality.


  • Provide a brief background of the business and description of product/service
  • Provide examples of activities the nominee has undertaken to advance the business, franchise or commercial venture
  • Outline the contribution to the local and wider community; and benefits to SA
  • Has the nominee had any recent business achievements or performance success
  • Source of funding, grants and budgets (if applicable)
  • Barriers or difficulties the nominee has faced and how they have been overcome
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made.
    This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations.
Carers SA Carer Achievement Award

If you provide personal care, support and/or assistance to family or friends who live with a disability, a mental illness, dementia, a chronic health condition, an illness that is terminal, an alcohol or drug related problem or someone who is frail due to age – then you are a Carer. In Australia there are almost 2.65 million Carers and an estimated 245,000 Carers in South Australia. Carers can be any age. Parents, grandparents, partners, siblings, children, friends, and neighbours may all take on a caring role at some point in their life. 

 

The Carer Achievement Award recognises a South Australian Carer who has not only provided substantial long-term care but who has also worked to improve the recognition, services and supports for other Carers. Carers SA presents this award to celebrate this individual achievement in championing the Carer cause to improve the lives of Carers in South Australia.

 

Carers SA has 30 years of experience providing unpaid Carers with a range of services including:

- Carer Gateway services such as:

- Carer support planning

- Emergency respite

- Peer Groups

- Coaching

- Counselling

- Tailored support packages

- Carer Breaks

- Community Connections; and

- Advocacy

 

Category Guidelines: 

- Be a current or past family carer who has had a substantial long term caring role with recent caring experience

- Not be a paid carer and not be fulfilling their caring role as part of a volunteer program

- Be over 18 years of age

  • Outline the length of the caring role and when, severity of the condition of the person and what the personal caring role entailed, the hours involved in caring
  • Outline the challenges and obstacles they faced in their caring role and the actions taken to overcome obstacles and challenges that affected themselves and others
  • Outline any networking, groups, services or support, carer has helped establish or support or been involved in, and for how long
  • Outline how the person has championed the cause of carers, how they have used their voice to raise awareness of the needs of carers such as committees, media, campaigns, promotions that has made a difference to the wider community of carers
  • Provide details on any awards or recognition that the carer has received (written answer or use the ‘Attachments’ section below to upload photos, media clippings, etc.)
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. 
    This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Carers SA Young Carer Award

If you provide personal care, support and/or assistance to family or friends who live with a disability, a mental illness, dementia, a chronic health condition, an illness that is terminal, an alcohol or drug related problem or someone who is frail due to age – then you are a Carer. In Australia there are almost 2.65 million Carers and an estimated 30,000 Young Carers in South Australia. Young Carers are 25 years of age and under and to be eligible for this award must be between the ages of 13 and 25.

 

The Young Carer Achievement Award recognises a young South Australian whose caring role has an ongoing impact on their everyday life and who has championed the cause of Young Carers, improving recognition, awareness, and services. Carers SA presents this award to celebrate this individual achievement in championing the Carer cause to improve the lives of Carers in South Australia.


- Be over the age of 13 and under the age of 25 at the time of the awards

- Be a current Carer whose caring role has an impact on everyday life

- Not be a paid support worker and not be fulfilling their caring role as part of a volunteer program

- Please note if the Carer is under the age of 18 they will need to provide evidence of parental/guardian consent in their application

  • Outline your caring role and any  information relevant to the caring role (include how long you have been a Young Carer and the condition of the person you care for)

  • What challenges have you faced as a Young Carer?

  • Have you stayed engaged with your education, volunteering and/or work whilst you have been a Carer? How have you managed to do this?

  • Have you been involved in any groups or activities that have helped to raise awareness about Carers?

  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.

Konica Minolta Customer Service Award

Customer service plays a pivotal role in the success of any business or organization. The Konica Minolta Australia Customer Service Award is a prestigious accolade that recognizes and celebrates exceptional customer service within organizations or by individuals. By sponsoring this award, Konica Minolta demonstrates its commitment to promoting and rewarding excellence in customer service. The award serves as a platform to acknowledge individuals, teams or organisations that consistently go above and beyond to provide exceptional experiences to customers. Through this award Konica Minolta aims to inspire a customer-centric culture and encourage organizations to prioritize outstanding service and customer satisfaction. The award highlights the importance of exceptional customer service and its impact on building strong relationships and driving success in all aspects of business.

Some points to consider when filling out this application:

--- How do you ensure a positive customer experience throughout the entire customer journey?

--- How do you proactively anticipate customer needs and exceed their expectations?

--- How do you handle difficult or dissatisfied customers, and what steps do you take to turn the situation around?

--- What strategies or initiatives have you implemented to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty?

  • Please provide a brief background of the business/organisation and the nominee (a team or an individual)
  • Can you please share a specific instance where you went above and beyond to provide exceptional service to a customer and also provide an example of how you successfully collaborated with others to deliver outstanding service?
  • Training and development undertaken

  • Outline how the nominee (a team or an individual) has made an impact on the business and wider community

  • Testimonials that back up examples of customer service excellence will be viewed favourably

  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.

Rural Doctors Workforce Agency Rural Community Health and Wellbeing Award
The Rural Doctors Workforce Agency Rural Community Health and Wellbeing Award recognises individuals, communities and organisations in SA’s rural areas who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of their local community. There are many who passionately and selflessly provide support, guidance, encouragement, assistance or professional services to improve access to health services or support. They offer hope, inspiration and voluntary assistance to people who need support and networks to improve their quality of life.

The Rural Community Health and Wellbeing Award acknowledges the services, efforts, actions and positive input provided by volunteers, carers and health professionals. These individuals, communities and organisations create a sense of community spirit, which plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life of those who depend on them.

  • Outline your rural health and wellbeing contribution and outcomes achieved 
  • Who has benefited and the nature of your input 
  • Is the health service paid or voluntary and number of hours contributed (paid and/or unpaid)
  • Discuss barriers and how they have been overcome (if relevant) 
  • Outline your community involvement 
  • Commitment to improving health situation/scenario of the individual, service or organisation you provide for
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. 
    This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
SkyCity Adelaide Community Group Award

SkyCity Adelaide is proud to celebrate South Australians who are making important contributions to their communities.

The SkyCity Adelaide Community Group Award recognises groups that share a strong sense of team spirit and play a vital role in enhancing meaningful connections and social wellbeing in their community.


Whether it be working on an event, restoration project, providing a service or program, or any type of community activity, the award will recognise groups who bring people together, providing support and encouraging inclusion for all members of the community.

It is important to recognise and celebrate these groups, as their efforts help to make strong and vibrant communities, which is a benefit to us all.

  • Describe the group, program, community event or initiative, including details on how many people are involved.
  • How long has the group, project or program been running, and who benefits? - demonstrate benefits to the community.
  • Provide details on both the short term and long-term goals for the group, program or initiative and any community consultation.
  • Source of funding for the group (if applicable).
  • Outline any challenges that have been faced for the community group and how they have been overcome.
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations.