Two well-known and respected Aboriginal Elders have been recognised for their dedication to the South Australian Aboriginal community as the recipients of this year's Premier's NAIDOC Awards.

Aunty Josephine Kunde and Uncle Michael Kumatpi O'Brien were acknowledged for their outstanding and long-standing contribution to community.

Aunty Josephine is a Kokatha, Wirangu woman who for more than two decades as an Aboriginal Justice Officer with the Port Adelaide Nunga Court, helps both Aboriginal people attending court and judicial officers tasked with hearing matters.

Uncle Mickey is a senior Kaurna, Narungga man and dedicated Kaurna scholar who is well known and respected throughout the state, who works tirelessly to promote awareness and understanding of Kaurna language, knowledge and customs across many generations.

This year's Dr Alice Alitya Rigney Prize recognises a young Aboriginal student's commitment to their education, and has been awarded to 17 year old Marree Aboriginal School student Landon Khan.

Minister Kyam Maher said "Aboriginal communities around South Australia are supported, thanks to the tireless devotion and ongoing work of Aunty Josephine and Uncle Mickey".

"Aunty Josephine's knowledge, compassion and strength is invaluable to all in the Port Adelaide Nunga Court. Within her role, she ensures the court has a better understanding of Aboriginal culture and community, whilst supporting Aboriginal people to navigate and engage with the court system," he said.

"Uncle Mickey is committed to keeping Kaurna traditional knowledge and practice alive through Welcomes to Country and smoking ceremonies. He works extensively with schools, heritage groups and government."

Mr Maher also praised the work of the young Landon.

"A good education is essential to getting the best possible start in life. And through his studies, his mentorship as a senior student at the Maree Aboriginal School, and his work in the community and commitment to family, Landon Khan is exemplary," he said.

"Landon Khan is exemplary in his studies and mentorship as a senior student at the Maree Aboriginal School. His commitment to his school, his fellow students, his family and community is truly inspirational, and I wish him all the best for his ongoing studies as he works to complete Year 12."

The Minister said the Award recipients had made South Australia a better place.

"We are all the beneficiaries of their commitment, and I'm proud to honour them through this year's NAIDOC Week Awards," he said.