The Joy Baluch Award, launched at the 2014 LGA Ordinary General Meeting and Showcase, honours the late (Nancy) Joy Baluch AM, former President of the LGA and Mayor of Port Augusta. This annual award was established to recognise the contributions of women currently serving as elected members in South Australian councils.

Nominations are now open and will close on Friday 2 April 2021.

More information on the award and how to nominate can be obtained from the LGA Website.