Since its inception in 1978, the annual South Australia Police Officer of the Year Award has sought to highlight the service provided to our community by the South Australia Police and recognises outstanding acts of courtesy, courage, kindness, understanding, compassion and devotion to duty by any member of the SA Police Department.

Each year's winner is chosen by the Rotary Club of Unley from nominations received from individuals and groups in the community. This prestigious award is presented at a public ceremony held in Rundle Mall, Adelaide, usually in May.

In February each year nominations for the Police Officer of the Year prior are called in advertisements in the Adelaide and local press, in notices posted in police stations, and in posters displayed by shopkeepers and businesses throughout the State.

The high quality and number of nominations received by the Club each year demonstrates the high regard that the community holds for the members of the SA Police and the importance that South Australians place on the Police Officer of the Year Award.

Recent awardees

2014: Sergeant Paul Scicluna of Mount Gambier
2013: Senior Constable First Class Daniel McGurgan of Waikerie
2012: Sergeant John Illingworth of Thebarton
2011: Sergeant Caroline Bristow of Berri
2010: Senior Constable Monique Anderson of Whyalla and
           Senior Constable First Class Ian Skewes of Nuriootpa
2009: Senior Constable Michelle Hollis of Elizabeth

Awardees since 1978

Need more information?

For more information about the SA Police Officer of the Year Award contact the Club by email or write to:

SA Police Officer of the Year
Rotary Club of Unley
PO Box 18
Unley SA 5061

SA Police Officer of the Year is a project of the Rotary Club of Unley Inc.