The South Australian Chinese Outstanding Student Awards recognise students who demonstrate a strong enthusiasm for learning Chinese and a genuine knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture.
Students may be nominated in one of three categories: Chinese as a Second Language, Chinese as a Background Language (Heritage) or Chinese as a First Language.
Nominees do not necessarily need to be the highest-achieving students academically; they should demonstrate commitment to their Chinese studies and meaningful engagement with Chinese language and culture.
Each school may nominate one primary student and one secondary student in each category, allowing an R–12 school to nominate up to six students. Each student may be nominated only once and cannot be nominated by more than one school.
Nominations must be submitted by the student’s Chinese teacher through the registration link by the published deadline. Following submission, CLTASA will issue an invoice covering all nominated students, and the school must arrange payment by the due date shown on the invoice.
Nomination Information by Year
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2026 Nominations for the 28th SA Chinese Outstanding Student Awards
Award Categories | Category One: Chinese Second Language Learner Category Two: Background Language Learner Category Three: First Language Learners of Chinese |
Year Level | Reception to Year 12 |
Nomination Deadline | Friday 14th August 2026 |
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2025 Nominations for the 27th SA Chinese Outstanding Student Awards
Award Categories | Category One: Chinese Second Language Learner Category Two: Background Language Learner Category Three: First Language Learners of Chinese |
Year Level | Reception to Year 12 |
Nomination Deadline | Friday 22nd August 2025 |
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2024 Nominations for the 26th SA Chinese Outstanding Student Awards
Award Categories | Category One: Chinese Second Language Learner Category Two: Background Language Learner Category Three: First Language Learners of Chinese |
Year Level | Reception to Year 12 |
Nomination Deadline | Monday, 29th July 2024 |
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2023 Nominations for the 25th SA Chinese Outstanding Student Awards
Award Categories | Category One: Chinese Second Language Learner Category Two: Background Language Learner Category Three: First Language Learners of Chinese |
Year Level | Reception to Year 12 |
Nomination Deadline | Friday, 27th October 2023 |
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2022 Nominations for the 24th SA Chinese Outstanding Student Awards
Award Categories | Category One: Chinese Second Language Learner Category Two: Background Language Learner Category Three: First Language Learners of Chinese |
Year Level | Reception to Year 12 |
Nomination Deadline | Friday, 27th October 2023 |
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