The SASI Award was inaugurated in 1983 to reward and encourage excellence in amateur astronomy or the affairs of the Society by a member or members of the Society.
| YEAR | RECIPIENT(S) | CITATION FOR |
| 2026 | Hans Feitz and Craig Goulden | Implementing Astrophotography workshops; Secretary, Star Nights, Web Admin and outreach |
| 2025 | Judyth Dowdell | Excellence in the role of Treasurer and renegotiating council lease |
| 2024 | Peter Eyland, and BJ Eyland | Developing, managing, promoting, presenting and refining the SASPAC course |
| 2023 | Jack Kozianski | Dome painting organisation and meeting room floor waterproofing |
| 2022 | Sandy Galos | Securing a Community Building Partnership Grant to finance roof replacement |
| 2021 | ||
| 2020 | Peter Eyland, and BJ Eyland | Re-imagining, organising, and presenting the SASPAC course |
| 2019 | Al Dodge | Extensive work on producing the Southern Observer and event photography |
| 2018 | David Parkes, and Doug Parkes | Repainting the observatory |
| 2017 | Vic Audet, Doug Parkes, and Sandy Galos | Renovation and reconstruction of the Selby telescope |
| 2016 | Sandy Galos and Maree Emett | NACAA Convenor; World Record Stargazing attempt organisation and NACAA sub-committee |
| 2015 | Craig Goulden | Web site redesign and change of ISP |
| 2014 | Maree Emett | Excellence organising Public Open Nights, Trivia quizzes and ANSTO visits |
| 2013 | David Parkes | Maintenance of retaining wall |
| 2012 | Rodney Brunt, Tom Buckley, and Sandy Galos | Extensive observatory maintenance on drainage, retaingin wall, roofing and electrical |
| 2011 | Brett McMillan | Secretary, journal editor, and producing the 50 Years of SASI book |
| 2010 | Brendon Bell; Ken McEwen, Doug Parkes | SASPAC and Star Nights and Junior Section; SBIG camera upgrade and Selby upgrade |
| 2009 | Loui Pagano | Organisation of eclipse expeditions, alternate venue during renovations, and other events |
| 2008 | Stefano Cosentino | Web site update |
| 2007 | Brendon Bell, Stephen Nugent, and Peter Ross | Update of the SASPAC course |
| 2006 | Ian Sansom | Tireless architectural work on the observatory extensions |
| 2005 | Sue Knight; Stephen Nugent, and Brett Parker | Web site design; Renovation of Selby dome and CCD observations |
| 2004 | June Audet | Outstanding and tireless work as Social Secretary and Merchandise Officer |
| 2003 | Ian Sansom | Editor of the journal, Secretary, publicity and education |
| 2002 | Colin Bembrick, Tony Ainsworth, and Barney Pereghy | Minor planets observations and research |
| 2001 | Les Dalrymple | Deep sky observations and articles |
| 2000 | Vic Audet, June Audet, and Tony Austin | Running of the observatory, events and construction of facilities |
| 1999 | Peter Williams and Steven Lee | Independent comet discoveries |
| 1998 | Brett McMillan | organization of NACAA |
| 1997 | ||
| 1996 | Laurie Purcell | Administrative work as Secretary, particularly organizing trades people for the new building |
| 1995 | John Vetter and Vic Audet | Construction of the new observatory roof |
| 1994 | Rolando De Michiel | Work as President and organising special events and tours |
| 1993 | Bill Witton | Outstanding work as President |
| 1992 | Brett McMillan | Administrative work as Treasurer and editor |
| 1991 | John Vetter | Extensions to library |
| 1990 | Peter Williams | Continued variable star observation & research |
| 1989 | Jon Little | WEA organization |
| 1988 | ||
| 1987 | Mark Rea | Halley's Comet visitor organization |
| 1986 | ||
| 1985 | Peter Williams | Variable star observations & research |
| 1984 | Jim Ross | Observatory renovations |
| 1983 | Chris Natoli | Extensive meteor observations |