2025 National NAIDOC Awards Finalists

The National Committee has received over 200 nominations, reading your stories about the tireless work being achieved in our communities across the nation.

Thank you to everyone who took the time and effort to submit a nomination and helping us celebrate Blak excellence. You can find out more about each finalist here or head to our Instagram or Facebook.

Award winners will be announced at the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony on July 5 in Boorloo (Perth).

Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Michael Long

Person of the Year Award
Bianca Brackenridge
Dr. Daniel Hunt
Dr. Hannah McGlade

Female Elder Award
Professor Eleanor Bourke
Aunty Ellen Trevorrow
Aunty Rosalie Kickett

Male Elder Award
Harry Phillip Hall
Charles “Chicka” Madden

Youth Award
Anika Gosling
Latishamarie Francis
Trevor Farrell

Innovation Award
Blak Brews
Common Threads
Culture is Life

Education Award
Professor Braden Hill
Professor Eddie Cubillo
Jajoo Warrngara First Nations Education Team

Creative Talent Award
Christine Anu
Jarnda Councillor-Barns
Natasha Wanganeen

Sportsperson Award
Danielle Ponter
Kirrily Phillips
Nat Heath

Caring for Country and Culture Award
Minjerribah Moorgumpin Elders in Council Aboriginal Corporation
Wadjemup Project Steering Group
Whadjuk Ballardong Elder Uncle Patrick Egan