Join us in celebrating excellence amongst the playgroup community
Welcome to the 2024 Playgroup Awards, a celebration of excellence and dedication within our playgroup community across South Australia. These awards recognise the remarkable efforts of playgroups, facilitators, and volunteers who have made significant contributions to the development and well-being of children and families.
Playgroups are a critical component of community infrastructure, providing enriching play and learning experiences, supporting social connections, and bringing families together. The awards honour those who go above and beyond to create inclusive, supportive, and stimulating environments where children can thrive, and families can find the support they need.
These awards highlight the achievements of individual playgroups, and their coordinators and underscore the collective impact of our community's dedication to early childhood development.
Playgroup SA Excellence Awards Winners
On Tuesday 1st of October, Playgroup SA had the honour of a reception at Government House, graciously hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia. The event was in celebration of Playgroup SA's 50th year, a remarkable achievement that we are incredibly proud of.
Thank you to all in attendance; life members, staff, board, partners & stakeholders. We look forward to continuing our good work with the playgroup movement with you.
During the reception, the Playgroup Excellence Awards were presented to playgroups who have made exceptional contributions across five domains. The evening was a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the dedication of those who enrich our communities and strengthen early childhood engagement across South Australia.
- Excellence in Inclusion at Playgroup Award Winner - St Brigid’s School Playgroup Kilburn
- Excellence in Intergenerational Play and Practice Award Winner - Messy Church Willunga Playgroup
- Excellence in Family Support and Empowerment Award Winner - St Augustine’s Parish Primary School Playgroup
- Excellence in Supported Playgroup Facilitation Award Winner - Tintinara Playgroup
- Playgroup of the Year Award Winner - Mini Mark’s Playgroup
- Excellence in Inclusion at Playgroup Honourable Mention - Little Garden Patch Play
- Excellence in Intergenerational Play and Practice Honourable Mention - Play to Grow Playgroup
- Excellence in Family Support and Empowerment Honourable Mention - Lameroo Parents and Friends
- Excellence in Supported Playgroup Facilitation Honourable Mention - Westbourne Park Uniting Church Playgroup
- Playgroup of the Year Honourable Mention - Oak Folk Playgroup
The categories for this year's awards:
Excellence in Inclusion at Playgroup: Recognising playgroups that create accessible and inclusive environments, ensuring all children and families feel welcomed and valued.
Excellence in Intergenerational Play and Practice: Honouring playgroups that foster meaningful interactions between different generations, enhancing the wellbeing of both children and older adults.
Excellence in Family Support and Empowerment: This award will selected on the basis of results from the Parental Empowerment and Efficacy survey distributed by playgroup to all families in April 2024. There will be no nomination process for this award.
Excellence in Supported Playgroup Facilitation: Acknowledging outstanding facilitation of supported playgroups, which cater to families with diverse needs and support them build social support networks.
Playgroup of the Year: The pinnacle award recognising an all-around exemplary playgroup that demonstrates exceptional quality in play and learning opportunities, community engagement, facilitator excellence, positive outcomes, and innovation.
We appreciate all who took the time to nominate for the Playgroup SA Excellence awards, thank you.
