Kiama Council congratulates all the nominees and recipients of the Local Government Regional NAIDOC Awards 2024.
The NAIDOC Awards recognise the remarkable accomplishments and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and businesses in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra.
The 2024 NAIDOC Award winners are:
- Young Achievers of the Year: Kealen Blattner and Takesa Frank
- Outstanding Contribution to Reconciliation (Non-Aboriginal): Tracey Kirk Downey
- Outstanding Contribution to Reconciliation (Aboriginal): Dale Wright
- Caring for Country and Culture: Blak Cede
- Organisation of the Year (For Profit): Gadhungal Marring
- Organisation of the Year (Not For Profit): Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family Centre
- Outstanding Contribution to the Community (Paid and Voluntary): Sylvia Timbery & Uncle Kevin Butler
- Elder of the Year (Uncle): Uncle Edward Bloxsome
- Elder of the Year (Aunty): Aunty Grace Crossley
The Awards are supported by Shoalhaven, Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong councils.
Our thanks to Shoalhaven City Council for hosting the Awards on Saturday night, as well as the sponsors who help make this event possible each year:
Fulton Hogan, Big Fat Smile, Flagstaff Group, Yila Healing Trail, Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family Centre.
Photo: Mayor Neil Reilly presents Takesa Frank with her award for Young Achiever of the Year
