Nominations have opened for the 2026 Governor’s Multicultural Awards, recognising South Australians working to strengthen cultural inclusion and community connections.
Individuals, organisations and teams can be nominated across 10 categories covering community service, business, arts and culture, education, media, the public sector and volunteering.
The categories are Outstanding Individual Achievement, Regional Achievement, Arts and Culture, Community Sector, Media, Private Sector, Public Sector, Volunteer, Senior Volunteer and Youth.
The Regional Achievement Award recognises individuals and organisations supporting inclusion in communities outside metropolitan Adelaide. Eligible regional nominees entered in other categories will automatically be considered for the award.
Nadia Clancy said the awards acknowledged work being carried out across South Australia.
“Every day, South Australians are strengthening our communities by fostering inclusion, understanding and belonging, and these awards recognise the difference they make,” Clancy said.
“If you know someone making a positive contribution to multiculturalism in our community, I encourage you to nominate them so their efforts are recognised and celebrated.”
Colleagues, community leaders, volunteers, organisations and teams can be nominated, while individuals may also nominate themselves.
“These awards shine a spotlight on the achievements and stories that inspire others across the State,” Clancy said.
Nominations close at 11pm on Sunday, November 1. Guidelines and nomination forms are available at multicultural.sa.gov.au/gma.
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