Fraser Coast NAIDOC Awards

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The annual Fraser Coast NAIDOC Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in their communities and beyond or promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues in the wider community or display excellence in their chosen field.

  • No late entries will be considered
  • Nominations close Thursday 11th July 2024 4pm.

AWARD CATEGORIES

  • Lifetime Achievement Award (Male or Female 25+)
    This category recognises an individual is worthy of being recognized as legendary whose achievements and commitment spans many years. The individual is an inspirational role model for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and broader Australian society.
  • Community Person of the Year Award
    This category recognises any action an individual makes to enhance the community and make a positive impact for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • Shelly Howden Education and Training Award
    This category recognises exceptional achievement in tertiary study or vocational training in 2023-2024.  The nominee’s commitment to their vocational and career development that will likely have a positive impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the future.
  • Cultural Arts of the Year Award
    Nominees for the Cultural Arts Person of the Year Award may include musicians, writers, poets, visual and performing artists, photographers, singers etc who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The artist will have empowered and educated community through their chosen medium.
  • Young Leaders Award (12 years - 25 years)
    This category recognises a Young Person who through employment, sport, education or training is seen as a role model for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth.
  • Reconciliation Award (Individual)
    This category recognises a non-Indigenous individual who has made a valuable contribution to reconciliation in our community through their work or volunteering recently or over a number of years. This individual has engaged, promoted and worked alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and community. 
  • Business Organisation Award
    This category recognises an Indigenous or non-Indigenous business or organisation that has excelled in providing services, contribution to reconciliation, information or resources to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the wider community due to their values and beliefs in equality and inclusion.

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