Youth of the Year Anika Gosling is a proud Wadjuk Noongar woman from Perth. She holds a Bachelor’s degree, Honours, and a Master’s in Psychology, and currently works as a… Continue reading Ms. Anika Gosling: 2025 Youth of the Year
Sportsperson of the Year Marranunggu and Anmatjere woman Danielle Ponter was born and raised in Darwin, Northern Territory. Coming from the well-known Long-Rioli footballing family, she began playing for St… Continue reading Danielle Ponter: 2025 Sportsperson of the Year
Person of the Year Dr. Daniel Hunt, a Jaru and Indjibarndi man, is both a General Practitioner and Dentist. He has extensive experience in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation… Continue reading Dr. Daniel Hunt: 2025 Person of the Year
Male Elder of the Year Proud Gomeroi and Euahlayi man Harry Phillip Hall, born in a segregated blacks only labour ward at Walgett District Hospital on 18 December 1946. Phillip… Continue reading Uncle Harry Phillip Hall: 2025 Male Elder of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award Mr. Michael Long, is a proud Anmatjere and Marranunggu man, born and raised in Darwin, Northern Territory. A descendant of Stolen Generation parents, he maintains deep ties… Continue reading Mr. Michael Long: 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
Innovation Award Blak Brews is a 100% Indigenous-owned Australian tea and coffee company founded by husband-and-wife duo Troy and Cerisa Benjamin. Based in Geelong, we’re flipping the script on what… Continue reading Blak Brews: 2025 Innovation Award
Education Award Professor Eddie Cubillo is a Larrakia, Wadjigan, and Central Arrernte man from the Northern Territory and a leading advocate for Indigenous justice. He has served in key roles… Continue reading Prof. Eddie Cubillo: 2025 Education Award
Creative Talent Award Christine Anu, a proud Torres Strait Islander, is one of Australia’s most celebrated performers. A multi-ARIA and Deadly Award winner, she’s best known for her iconic rendition… Continue reading Ms. Christine Anu: 2025 Creative Talent Award Winner
Caring for Country and Culture Award The Wadjemup Project Steering Group is an advisory committee for Stage Two of the Wadjemup Project. Members include Mr Farley Garlett, Mr Neville Collard,… Continue reading Wadjemup Project Steering Group 2025 Awards
