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.

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
  • 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
  • 2018 – Joyleen Thomas PSM
  • 2017 – Frank Wanganeen and Alice Rigney PSM AO (posthumous award)
  • 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.