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Issue No. 36 - August/September 2007

South Australian of the Year Awards - what makes South Australia GREAT?

Each year SA Great with the support of the Government of South Australia recognises inspirational South Australians who have made a significant contribution to our state over the past 12 months through the South Australian of the Year Awards.

Selected from both peer and public nominations, the Awards celebrate and profile individuals or organisations who have enhanced South Australia's reputation as a state of enviable talent and potential.

SA Great will begin calling for public nominations for the 2007 South Australian of the Year Awards from Monday, 6th August 2007.

Do you know a great South Australian? Then make sure you do your bit to help recognise people who are great for our state, by putting their name forward to be considered for an Award.

Rolf de Heer, one of Australia's leading filmmakers was awarded the 2006 South Australian of the Year for his achievements, generosity and significant contribution to the Australian film industry. Nick Palousis was named the 2006 Young South Australian of the Year for his significant achievements to date and his passion, commitment and leadership in the area of sustainability.

The South Australian of the Year Awards also recognise and honour passionate South Australians who have shown a consistent record of excellence and outstanding achievement in the following nine categories - Arts, Business, Community, Education, Environment, Health, Science & Technology, Sport and Tourism.

2006 Award recipients:

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR

Rolf de Heer, Filmmaker

YOUNG SOUTH AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR

Nick Palousis, Area of Sustainability

THE ARTS

Ian Scobie, Arts Projects Australia

BUSINESS

Frances Magill, Statewide Superannuation

COMMUNITY

Alan Nankivell & Sue Jarrad, Alzheimers Association

EDUCATION

Professor Paul Worley,

Flinders University Rural Clinical School

ENVIRONMENT

Peter Wadewitz, Peats So...

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