Premier's NAIDOC Award

The Premier’s NAIDOC Award recognises the outstanding achievements and service of an extraordinary Aboriginal South Australian who has made a significant contribution to the lives of Aboriginal people in South Australia.

The award recipient is announced in July during NAIDOC Week, observed across Australia each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal people.

Nominations now open for 2024

Nominations are open for the 2024 Premier’s NAIDOC Award. Nominations must be received no later than 5pm, Friday 31 May 2024.

For more information

Call Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation on 08 7322 7057 or email NAIDOC@sa.gov.au.

Previous award winners

Past recipients of the Premier’s NAIDOC Award include:

2023 – Eunice Aston and Frank Lampard OAM Centenary Medal (2001)
2022 – Jeffrey Newchurch and Kunyi June Anne McInerney
2021 – Major ‘Moogy’ Sumner AM
2020 – Awards were not held due to COVID
2019 – Uncle Lewis Yerloburka O’Brien AO Centenary Medal (2001 )
2018 – Joyleen Thomas PSM
2017 – Frank Wanganeen and Dr Alice Rigney AO PSM
2016 – Wendy Edmondson
2015 – Lavene Ngatokorua and Kali Hayward
2014 – Josie Agius Centenary Medal (2001)
2013 – Nici Cumpston OAM
2012 – Linda Clayton
2011 – Vince Coulthard Centenary Medal (2001)
2010 – Marj Tripp AO Centenary Medal (2001)
2009 – Sharon Gollan
2008 – Jean Agius
2007 – Faith Thomas AM

For further information, please call Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation on 08 7322 7057 or email NAIDOC@sa.gov.au.