Winners of the 2024 Ruby Awards on Friday 29 November 2024

The Ruby Awards 2024 celebrated the best of South Australia’s arts, culture and creative sector at the invitation-only event at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens on Friday 29 November 2024.

Named in honour of the late Dame Ruby Litchfield, a dedicated patron of the arts, the Ruby Awards recognise excellence, creativity, innovation, community involvement, and inspirational leadership across the state’s vibrant arts and cultural sector.

This year’s winners were selected by a panel of judges representing South Australia’s arts, cultural and creative community.

Congratulations to all the remarkable recipients of this year’s awards!

Outstanding Community Event or Project

Papercuts Comics Festival 2023, Papercuts Comics Festival

Outstanding Regional Event or Project

Saltbush Country, Country Arts SA and Art Gallery of South Australia

Outstanding Work, Event or Project for Young People

Superluminal, Patch Theatre Company

Outstanding Work or Event Outside a Festival

The Dictionary of Lost Words, State Theatre Company South Australia

Outstanding Work or Event Within a Festival

Private View, Restless Dance Theatre, Adelaide Festival 2024

Outstanding Collaboration

Blak Futures, Australian Dance Theatre, BlakDance and Adelaide Festival

Outstanding Contribution by an Organisation or Group

Adelaide Youth Orchestras

Geoff Crowhurst Memorial Award

Claire Wildish

Frank Ford Memorial Young Achiever Award

Lilla Berry

Stevie Gadlabarti Goldsmith Memorial Award

Gina Rings

Premier’s Award for Lifetime Achievement

James Currie

View highlights from the award ceremony.

View more highlights in The Ruby Awards 2024 photo gallery.

For more information about the 2024 winners and the awards in general, see The Ruby Awards.