List of South Australian of the Year Award recipients

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The Australian of the Year Award is given annually on Australia Day. The national award is a major public event, televised nationwide. The Award also operates at the State level. This page lists winners of the South Australia state award, who are automatically finalists in the national competition.

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Past winners of the South Australian of the Year Awards

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