2025 finalists Announced
Clubs SA Clubs and Community Awards 2025
Clubs SA is proud to unveil the finalists for the 2025 Clubs SA Clubs and Community Awards! A celebration of the outstanding people, programs, and places that shape and support our club community across South Australia.
These finalists have been selected for their exceptional contributions, commitment to community spirit, and dedication to the ongoing success of licensed and community clubs throughout our state. From tireless volunteers and innovative programs to inclusive initiatives and culinary excellence – this year’s nominees truly represent the heart of our vibrant club culture.
Congratulations to all our finalists across the following categories:
Core Purpose Categories
Best Licenced RSL and/or Services Club
Henley & Grange RSL
Morphett Vale & Districts RSL
Plympton Glenelg RSL
Best Bowls Club
Adelaide Bowling Club
Ascot Park Bowling Club
Hawthorn Bowling Club
Mallala Bowling Club
Millswood Bowling Club
Para Hills Bowling Club
Port Noarlunga Memorial Bowling Club
Robertstown Bowling Club
Torrensville Bowling Club
Best Football Club
Glenunga Football Club
Port Football & Community Sporting Club Inc
Salisbury North Football Club
Best Surf Life Saving Club
Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club
Brighton Surf Life Saving Club
Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club
South Port Surf Life Saving Club
West Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Best Sports Club
Barmera Golf Club
Club Marion
Coffin Bay Yacht Club
Flagstaff Hill Golf Club
South Australian Jockey Club – Morphettville
Best Social or Cultural
The Croatian Club Adelaide Inc
Community Categories
Unity in Community
Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
Para Hills Community Club
Port Clinton Community & Sports Club
West Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Heart of the Community
Club Marion
Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
South Australian Jockey Club – Morphettville
Renmark Club
Salisbury North Football Club
West Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Environmental Innovation
Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
Individual Categories
Club Cook / Apprentice of the year
Angelina Chliaris – Monash Club
Suji Thomas – South Australian Jockey Club – Morphettville
Bruce Kenny – West Augusta Football Club
Michael Freeman – West Augusta Football Club
Club Chef of the Year
Camillo Crugnale – Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Danielle Smith – South Adelaide Football Club – Jimmy Deane’s Bar Bistro & Gaming
David Bridgman- Glenelg Golf Club
Joshi Bhushan – West Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Maxamillion Sanders – Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
Peter Katsaitis – Renmark Club
Sarah Jones – South Australian Jockey Club – The Junction
Steven Clark – South Australian Jockey Club – Morphettville
Rising Star of the Year
James Ganley – Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
Jess Beemster – Para Hills Community Club
Tahllita Gregory – SA Harness Racing Club
Mark Romantico – South Australlian Jockey Club – Morphettville
Maddie Trotter – South Australian Jockey Club – Morphettville
Jaymie Connell – South Australian Jockey Club – Morphettville
Portia Leopardi – West Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Club Manager of the Year
Kate Taylor – West Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Kristy Behrndt – South Australian Jockey Club – The Junction
Priya Kamineni – SA Bridge Association
Taneesha Smith – Renmark Club
Volunteer of the Year
Aaron Oliver – South Port Surf Life Saving Club
Brian Lines – Walkerville Bowling Club
Carmen Jenko – Slovenian Club Adelaide
Damien Angove – Port District Football Club
David Mansell – Robertstown Bowling Club
Derek Bawden – Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club
Des Jolly – Clarence Gardens Bowling Club
Glenn Russell – Kilburn Football and Cricket Club
John Flanigan – West Adelaide Football Club
Kevin Ganley – Port Football & Community Sporting Club Inc
Mark Wheaton – Morphett Vale & Districts RSL
Renee Kennedy – Millswood Bowling Club
Sandy Francas – Sandy Creek Golf Club
Simon Burr – Rowing SA
Tiffany Mayne – Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club
Operational Categories
Best Gaming - Large & Small
Angle Vale Tavern
Club Marion
Central Districts Football Club – Grand Central Tavern
Greyhound Racing SA – McQueens Tavern & Gaming
South Adelaide Football Club – Jimmy Deane’s Bar Bistro & Gaming
Para Hills Community Club
Port Adelaide Football & Community Club Inc
Renmark Club
Salisbury North Football Club
South Australian Harness Racing Club
South Australian Jockey Club – The Junction
Murray Bridge Golf Club
Oakden Central
The Southern Bar Gaming & Bistro
Best Club Redevelopment/Refurbishment - Small
Greyhound Racing SA – McQueens Tavern & Gaming
The Southern Bar Gaming & Bistro
Best Club Redevelopment/Refurbishment - Large
Flagstaff Hill Golf Club
Para Hills Community Club
South Australian Jockey Club – Morphettville
Torrensville Bowling Club
West Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Outstanding Bar & Entertainment
British Workingmen’s Club – The Brit Entertainment Centre
Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
Para Hills Community Club
Salisbury North Football Club
West Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Best Function / Event Venue
Adelaide Bowling Club
British Workingmen’s Club – The Brit Entertainment Centre
Club Marion
Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
Kooyonga Golf Club
South Australian Jockey Club – Morphettville
Tea Tree Gully Golf Club
Best Dining - Cafe / Bistro
Club Marion
Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Glenelg Golf Club
Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
Greyhound Racing SA – McQueens Tavern & Gaming
Para Hills Community Club
Salisbury North Football Club
Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club
South Adelaide Football Club – Jimmy Deane’s Bar Bistro & Gaming
South Australian Jockey Club – The Junction
Tea Tree Gully Golf Club
West Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Club of the Year
Club of The Year - Small
Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club
Colonel Light Gardens Community RSL Sub-Branch
Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
Lincoln South Club Inc
Morphett Vale and Districts RSL Sub-Branch
Para Hills Bowling Club Inc
Slovenian Club Adelaide
South Port Surf Life Saving Club
Club of the Year - Medium
Brighton Surf Life Saving Club
Coffin Bay Yacht Club Inc
Playford Bowling Club
Port Football and Community Sporting Club Inc
Sandy Creek Golf Club
Club of the Year - Large
Club Marion
Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
Para Hills Community Club
Salisbury North Football Club
South Australian Jockey Club – Morphettville
West Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Each finalist reflects the values, passion and pride that define South Australian clubs, and we look forward to honouring their achievements at the Clubs SA Clubs and Community Awards 2025 on Saturday 11 October 2025 at the Wolf Blass Centre, Morphettville Racecourse. We wish all our finalists the very best of luck!
We also thank every club, volunteer and nominee for the incredible work you do in our communities – and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.