From grassroots heroes to elite champions, and shining a light on the volunteers, coaches, and communities that keep sport thriving. These awards aren’t just trophies – they’re a tribute to the passion, teamwork, and spirit that unite us all through sport.
Athlete of the Year
Junior Athlete of the Year
Coach of the Year
Masters Athlete of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Official/Administrator of the Year
Sports Moment of the Year
Junior Team Spirit Award
Team Spirit Award
Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion Award
Community Impact Award
| Year | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Goodwood Saints Football Club | |
| 2021 | Novita SANFL Wheelchair Football League | |
| 2025 | Blind Cricket SA |
| Year | Name | Sport | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Stephen Finch | Mount Burr United Football Club | |
| 2011 | Alistair MacDonald | Tennis SA | |
| 2012 | Phill Sinnott | Squash SA | |
| 2013 | John Cranwell | Sasrapid | |
| 2014 | Mark Easton | Bowls | |
| 2015 | Sue Dewing | Australian Rules Football | |
| 2016 | Michael Carter | Football (Soccer) | |
| 2017 | Clare Harris | Surf Life Saving | |
| 2018 | Nathan Davison | Baseball | |
| 2019 | Christine Newberry | Special Olympics SA | |
| 2025 | Christine Schutz | SA Triathlon |
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gary West | Cycling |
| 2011 | Craig Victory | Hockey |
| 2012 | Peter Bishop | Swimming |
| 2013 | Tim Decker | Cycling |
| 2014 | Tim Decker | Cycling |
| 2015 | Gareth Jones | Golf |
| 2016 | Peter Bishop | Swimming |
| 2017 | Bec Goddard | Australian Rules Football |
| 2018 | Jason Gillespie | Cricket |
| 2019 | Chris Lucas | Basketball |
| 2025 | Ryan Harris | South Australian Cricket Association |
| Year | Name | Sport | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Henry Crauford | Swimming | Blue Lake Y |
| 2011 | James Dukalskis | Athletics | Mount Gambier |
| 2012 | Heather Richards | Bowling | Lower South East |
| 2013 | James Dukalskis | Athletics | Mount Gambier |
| 2014 | Simon Geldenhuys | Swimming | Whyalla |
| 2015 | Georgie Seidel | Rowing | Coomandook |
| 2016 | Aidan Stock | Hockey | - |
| 2017 | Simon Hockey | Croquet | - |
| 2018 | Georgia Hood | Softball | Mount Gambier |
| 2019 | Darcie Brown | Cricket, SACA | - |
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Surf Life Saving SA Junior State Championships | Surf Life Saving |
| 2016 | Dragons Down Under Adelaide | DragonBoats |
| 2017 | Sellicks Beach Historic Motorcycle Races | Motorcycling |
| 2018 | DENSO vs Aussie Spirit | Softball |
| 2019 | Under 17 Combined Boys & Girls National Softball Championships | Softball |
| 2025 | Brighton Jetty Classic | Surf Life Saving SA |
| 2025 | FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships | Volleyball SA |
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Santos Tour Down Under | Cycling |
| 2011 | Australian Rowing Championships | Rowing |
| 2012 | World Tennis Challenge | Tennis |
| 2013 | Rescue 2012 World Life Saving Championships | Surf Life Saving with SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre |
| 2014 | Hammertime | Croquet |
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run | Athletics |
| 2016 | Hancock Prospecting Swimming Australia Olympic Trials | Swimming |
| 2017 | ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Golf Open | Golf |
| 2018 | OTR SuperSprint | Supercars |
| 2019 | 2018 World Life Saving Championships | Surf Life Saving |
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Jeffrey Green | Badminton |
| 2011 | Malcolm Hughes | Yachting |
| 2012 | Michael Eastaughffe | Rowing |
| 2013 | Simon Fry | Cricket |
| 2014 | Ken Gooding | Cycling |
| 2015 | Steve Davis | Cricket |
| 2016 | Glenn Errington | Table Tennis |
| 2017 | Simon Fry | Cricket |
| 2018 | Caroline Jackman | Athletics |
| 2019 | Vanessa Devlin | Basketball |
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Port Adelaide Athletics Club | Athletics |
| Year | Name | Sport | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Nikki Thompson | Athletics | Para Hills Primary |
| 2013 | Callum Park | Baseball and Football | Plympton Primary |
| 2014 | Alex Haydon | Squash | Henley Beach Primary |
| 2015 | Charlotte Kempenaers-Pocz | Tennis | Glenelg Primary |
| 2016 | Ben Hinks | Sailing | Craigburn Primary |
| 2017 | Charlotte Kempenaers-Pocz | Tennis | Glenelg Primary |
| 2018 | Joshua Turner | Archery | Coorara Primary |
| 2019 | Catrina Tan | Badminton | Stirling East Primary School |
| Year | Name | Sport | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Emma Checker | Soccer | Immanuel College |
| 2013 | Kyle Chalmers | Swimming | Immanuel College |
| 2014 | Jack Rossiter | Shooting | Woodcroft College |
| 2015 | Kyle Chalmers | Swimming | Immanuel College |
| 2016 | Liam Bekric | Multi-Class Swimming | Underdale High |
| 2017 | Alexandra Chidiac | Football (Soccer) | Open Access College |
| 2018 | Matthew Carter | Diving | Pembroke School |
| 2019 | Alexandra Haydon | Squash | Henley High School |
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Maureen Merrick | Bicycle SA |
| 2011 | Robyn LeCornu | Cricket |
| 2012 | Russell Ritter | Equestrian |
| 2013 | Geoff Young | Cricket |
| 2014 | Cynthia Langley | Table Tennis |
| 2015 | James Lang | Cricket |
| 2016 | John Holland | Dragon Boats |
| 2017 | Graeme Gilbert | Netball |
| 2018 | Jane Russo | Touch Football & Athletics |
| 2019 | Gloria Dennis | City of Playford |
| 2025 | Darren McLachlan | Swimming SA |
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Marie Little OAM |
| 2016 | Lois Quarrell |
| 2017 | Wendy Ey |
| 2018 | Jenny Williams |
To acknowledge extraordinary achievements and sporting performances that have captured the hearts of all South Australians.
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Marjorie Jackson-Nelson AC CVO MBE |
| 2014 | Robert Gerard AO |
| 2018 | Neil Sachse |
| 2019 | Margaret Ralston AM |
To acknowledge extraordinary achievements and sporting performances that have captured the hearts of all South Australians.
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Apprentice Racing Series | Racing SA |
To acknowledge extraordinary achievements and sporting performances that have captured the hearts of all South Australians.
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Brighton Jellyfish U15 R&R Team | Surf Life Saving SA |
To acknowledge extraordinary achievements and sporting performances that have captured the hearts of all South Australians.
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Anu Francis – 2025 World Triathlon Para PTS2 Women Champion | SA Triathlon |
To acknowledge extraordinary achievements and sporting performances that have captured the hearts of all South Australians.
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ace Lewis | SA Masters Swimming |
To acknowledge extraordinary achievements and sporting performances that have captured the hearts of all South Australians.
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Anu Francis | SA Triathlon |
To acknowledge extraordinary achievements and sporting performances that have captured the hearts of all South Australians.
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alice Brown | Baseball SA |
| Year | Name | Sport | Year Inducted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Neil Hawke | Cricket | - |
| 1966 | Dianne Burge OAM | Athletics | 2011 |
| 1967 | Dianne Burge OAM | Athletics | 2011 |
| 1968 | Ian Chappell | Cricket | 2011 |
| 1969 | Fred Phillis | Football | - |
| 1970 | Kerry O’Brien | Athletics | 2014 |
| 1971 | Ian Chappell | Cricket | 2011 |
| 1972 | Robert Haigh | Hockey | 2011 |
| 1973 | Sandra Bails | Swimming | - |
| 1974 | Bart Cummings AM | Thoroughbred Racing | 2010 – elevated to Legend |
| 1975 | Ian Chappell | Cricket | 2011 |
| 1976 | John Kosmina | Football (Soccer) | 2010 |
| 1977 | David Hookes | Cricket | - |
| 1978 | Rodney Hogg | Cricket | - |
| 1979 | Greg Pretty | Motorcycling | - |
| 1980 | Vicki Cardwell BEM | Vicki Cardwell BEM | 2010 |
| 1981 | Vicki Cardwell BEM | Squash | 2010 |
| 1982 | Glynis Nunn OAM | Athletics | 2019 |
| 1983 | Vicki Cardwell BEM | Squash | 2010 |
| 1984 | Glynis Nunn OAM | Athletics | 2019 |
| 1984 | Dean Lukin OAM | Weightlifting | 2010 |
| 1984 | Mike Turtur AO | Cycling | 2010 |
| 1985 | Lisa Martin-Ondieki | Athletics | 2010 |
| 1986 | Lisa Martin-Ondieki | Athletics | 2010 |
| 1987 | Chris Dittmar | Squash | 2017 |
| 1988 | Lisa Martin-Ondieki | Athletics | 2010 |
| 1989 | Chris Dittmar | Squash | 2017 |
| 1990 | Sean Carlin | Athletics | - |
| 1991 | Simon Fairweather OAM | Archery | 2010 |
| 1991 | John Fitzgerald OAM | Tennis | 2020 |
| 1992 | Gillian Rolton AM | Equestrian | 2010 – elevated to Legend in 2016 |
| 1993 | Phil Rogers OAM | Swimming | 2017 |
| 1994 | Stuart O’Grady OAM | Cycling | - |
| 1995 | Mark Woodforde OAM | Tennis | 2010 |
| 1996 | Mark Woodforde OAM | Tennis | 2010 |
| 1997 | Mark Woodforde OAM | Tennis | 2010 |
| 1998 | Stuart O’Grady | Cycling | - |
| 1999 | Lleyton Hewitt | Tennis | - |
| 2000 | Brett Aitken OAM | Cycling | 2017 |
| 2001 | Lleyton Hewitt | Tennis | - |
| 2002 | Lleyton Hewitt | Tennis | - |
| 2003 | Lleyton Hewitt | Tennis | - |
| 2004 | Luke Roberts | Cycling | - |
| 2005 | Kerrin McEvoy | Thoroughbred Racing | - |
| 2006 | David Hayes | Thoroughbred Racing | - |
| 2007 | Amber Halliday | Rowing | - |
| 2008 | Anna Meares OAM | Cycling | 2018 – elevated to Legend in 2020 |
| 2009 | Sam Willoughby | BMX | - |
| 2010 | Anna Meares OAM | Cycling | 2018 – elevated to Legend in 2020 |
| 2011 | Anna Meares OAM | Cycling | 2018 – elevated to Legend in 2020 |
| 2012 | Anna Meares OAM | Cycling | 2018 – elevated to Legend in 2020 |
| 2013 | Rohan Dennis | Cycling | - |
| 2014 | Sam Willoughby | BMX | - |
| 2015 | Rohan Dennis | Cycling | - |
| 2016 | Kyle Chalmers OAM | Swimming | - |
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Kieran Modra AM | Cycling |
| 2013 | Vanessa Stokes | Softball |
| 2014 | Clare Lindop | Thoroughbred Racing |
| 2015 | Danielle Hill | Harness Racing |
| 2016 | Libby Kosmala OAM | Paralympic Shooting |
| 2017 | Sam Willoughby | BMX |
| 2018 | Chris Remkes | Gymnastics |
| 2019 | Eliza Bartlett | Cricket |
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Luke Saville | Tennis |
| 2013 | Alex Edmondson | Cycling |
| 2014 | Alex Manly | Cycling |
| 2015 | Kyle Chalmers OAM | Swimming |
| 2016 | Kyle Chalmers OAM | Swimming |
| 2017 | Alexandra Haydon | Squash |
| 2018 | Kayla Crowther | Horse Racing |
| 2019 | Montana McKinnon | Football |
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Australian Men’s Team Pursuit | Cycling |
| 2013 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Netball |
| 2014 | Australian Men’s Team Pursuit | Cycling |
| 2015 | Adelaide United | Football (Soccer) |
| 2016 | Adelaide United | Football (Soccer) |
| 2017 | Adelaide Crows AFLW Team | Australian Rules Football |
| 2018 | North Adelaide (SANFL) | Australian Rules Football |
| 2019 | Adelaide Crows AFLW Team | Australian Rules Football |
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Matthew Cowdrey OAM | Swimming |
| 2013 | Matthew Cowdrey OAM | Swimming |
| 2014 | Jesse Aungles | Swimming |
| 2015 | Brayden Davidson OAM | Athletics |
| 2016 | Brayden Davidson OAM | Athletics |
| 2017 | Brayden Davidson OAM | Athletics |
| 2018 | Jed Altschwager | Rowing |
| 2019 | Darren Hicks | Cycling |
| Year | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Matthew Cowdrey OAM | Swimming |
| 2013 | Natalie von Bertouch | Netball |
| 2014 | Jess Trengove | Athletics |
| 2015 | Renae Ingles | Netball |
| 2016 | Jess Trengove | Athletics |
| 2017 | Scott Thulborn | Bowls |
| 2018 | Jane Claxton | Hockey |
