In 2022, our award categories are:

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1. Community Person of the Year

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Awarded to an individual who is doing great things in our community and their field of choice and is a positive role model for all.

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    2. Young Person of the Year (18-25yrs)

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This award was created to highlight the young people in our community that are doing amazing things in their chosen area whilst being a positive role model for their generation and others. This award will encourage our young people to continue the work they are doing and know that their community sees them.

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    3. Reconciliation Award (open to non-Aboriginal people)

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This award was created to show gratitude to non-Aboriginal people who are true allies for our community and who are passionate about reconciliation.

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   4. Caring for Country and Culture Award

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This award was created to showcase the deadly work being done in our community to protect and promote Country and culture.

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    5. Speak Truly Award

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This award was created in honour of the 2022 National NAIDOC theme- Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! And will showcase the work being done by those passionate about causes in our community and creating change in a positive way.

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     6. Innovation Award

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This award was created to shine a light on those finding new ways to achieve in our community.

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     7. Yindyamarra Award

 

This award was created to honour those in our community who move humbly with yindyamarra and are a positive role model for our community.

 

    8. Lifetime Achievement Award

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This award was created to show gratitude to those people in our community who have displayed a life-long commitment to working towards the progression of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in their field of choice.

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