National NAIDOC Week Awards 2024: All of this year's nominees and winners - ABC News

National NAIDOC Awards 2024 hosts Steph Tisdell and Rob Collins.(ABC)

Black excellence and community leadership is being honoured at the 2024 National NAIDOC Week Awards in Tarndanya (Adelaide) on Kaurna Yerta Country.

Tonight's awards celebrate First Nations excellence, with 28 finalists in the running for 10 awards.

Each category recognises trailblazers across industries and the contributions they're making to improve the lives of their communities.

Aunty Dulcie Flower AM has received a Lifetime Achievement Award, while Aunty Muriel Bamblett, Bianca Brackenridge and Georgie Weir are in the running for the coveted NAIDOC Person of the Year award.

A fierce advocate for her community, Aunty Dulcie has been instrumental in improving health outcomes for First Nations peoples.

The awards are the first major gathering of First Nations people since the failed voice referendum last year, with an estimated 2,000 people in the crowd.

This year's NAIDOC theme is: "Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud."

The theme changes every year, decided by the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) whose co-chair is Wiradjuri and Gamilaroi woman Aunty (Dr) Lynette Riley.

Aunty Riley said the people who have been nominated and recognised as finalists "epitomise the ongoing fight for rights and demonstrate our ongoing excellence".

"When I think back to the first calls to arms by our old people to challenge the Centennial Celebrations and to let the world know we have survived and held our ground for sovereignty in this Country, I know they knew the struggles were just starting and would continue for many generations," she said.

"I am in awe of all our people's strengths, perseverance and congratulate them all for 'Keeping the Fires Burning'".

Stream the 2024 NAIDOC Awards Ceremony from 7.30pm, July 6 on ABC iview and ABC TV.

We will update this list as the evening goes on with winners in bold:

Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

• Aunty Dulcie Flower

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Creative Talent Award Finalists

• Colleen Tighe Johnson
• Graham Akhurst
• WINNER: Naarah

Naarah is a Gija woman from the Kimberly who grew up in lutruwita/Tasmania. She is an actor, performer, singer and creative who has actively sought to elevate Indigenous representation in the arts. (Supplied: naidoc.org.au)

Female Elder Award Finalist

• Aunty Flo Watson
• Aunty Glendra Stubbs
• WINNER: Aunty Millie Ingram

Aunty Millie Ingram, a Wiradjuri Elder from Cowra, NSW, is a leader and political activist who has championed education and land rights and has left a lasting impact on history. (Supplied: naidoc.org.au)

Male Elder Award Finalists

• Uncle Dr John Binda Reid
• WINNER: Mr Kim Collard — Balladong/Wadjuk Elder of the Noongar Nation
• Uncle Klynton Wanganeen

Kim Collard, a Balladong/Wadjuk elder of the Noongar Nation, has had a significant impact on Indigenous communities, devoting himself to his professional and philanthropic endeavours. (Supplied: naidoc.org.au)

Youth Award Finalists

• WINNER: Dante Rodrigues
• Piper Stewart
• Ieyesha Roberts

Dante Rodrigues is a professional fighter who was the first aboriginal kickboxer and territorian to represent Australia at an Olympic level. (Supplied: naidoc.org.au)

Person Award Finalists

• Muriel Bamblett
• Georgia Weir
• Bianca Brackenridge

Innovation Award Finalists

• Tui Nolan
• Narelle Henry
• Common Ground First Nations

Education Award Finalists

• Shelley Ware
• Dr Stacey Kim Coates
• Warlpiri Education and Training Trust

Sportsperson Award Finalists

• Alex Winwood
• Bailey O'Neil
• Natasha Leslie

Caring for Country and Culture Award Finalists

• Dr Theoni (Tia) Whyman
• Aunty Fran Bodkin
• Alick Tipoti
   

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