The YMCA South Australia Awards for Excellence are integral to the pursuit of excellence and improvement within the organisation in the recognition of exceptional achievement and innovation.
When: Saturday, 29th August 2026, 6:30pm-11:00pm
Where: Jackson Square, 57 Manton St, Hindmarsh SA 5007
Dress: Dark Glamour (cocktail)
Cost: $75 per staff member, $100 per guest (drinks and canapés included)
The awards showcase and celebrate our organisation’s best for innovation, creativity and excellence. Nominate a colleague, program or service by talking to your manager, or submitting an entry through the Awards Portal below.
| KEY DATES | |
|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | Entries open |
| 17 July 2026 | Entries close |
| 27 July 2026 | Judging closes |
| 29 August 2025 | Awards Night/Winner announcements |
Awards for Excellence Winners
Community Partnerships: Stephanie Edwards, The Parks
Emerging Leader of the Year: Olivia Earle, Riverbanks ELC
Engaging Future Minds: Scarlett Budd, Airdale OSHC
Excellence in Innovation: Agile mYnds' Clinical Group Exercise Program, Allied Health Team
Excellence in Operational Management: Alex Julian, People and Culture Team
Outstanding Contribution by a Young Person: Owen Martin, The Parks
George Williams Award - Employee of the Year: Ashlea Freer, Children's Services
Jack Massey Award - Team of the Year: The Valleys Lifestyle Centre
Program of the Year: Thebarton Aquatic Learn To Swim Program
Danna Wallace
Karen Crocker
Melinda Peat
Heather Purdie
Jasmin Smart
John Anderson
Mariska Luke
Sandra Hocking
Alejandro Valdivia
Alyssa Griffin
Amy Wright
Anna Finster
Annah Crizelle Alamillo
Brijesh Panchal
Caroline Keeler
Colin Organ
David Paterson
Elyssa Schreiner
Jacob Atkins
Jholiver Teñoso
Joshua Frkic
Karen Polkinghorne
Katherine Piggott
Kathryn Keeler
Kelly Ellbourn
Kerryn Munn
Louise Young
Marie Walloscheck
Matthew Lawrence
Megan Harrold
Nicholas Waring
Regan Marshall
Sebastiano Mazzarolo
Tahneisha Edwards
Trudy Fenton