National NAIDOC Male Elder of the Year

Boyd Scully

He was once the Australian Junior Welterweight Boxing Champion and although Boyd Scully’s days inside the ring are long gone, his involvement with boxing continues. A local hero, he continues to be an inspirational leader for many young people.

Boyd has dedicated much of his time to giving back to young Indigenous people, holding coaching clinics for many at-risk kids in Indigenous communities throughout Australia.

He enthusiastically led teams to the Olympics, the Arafura and Oceania Games and was actively involved in the boxing program at the Melbourne Commonwealth games.

In 2000, Boyd received an Australian Sports Medal for Sporting Achievement.

He was the first Indigenous person elected to the board of Boxing Australia, and is the President of Boxing NT, a position he has held for ten years.

He’s played an important role in the coordination of many events including the Arafura Games and the Australian Boxing Titles.

Boyd’s efforts for charity have been many, including raising funds for the Tsunami Appeal and the Royal Darwin Hospital.

For his unwavering commitment to young Indigenous people, and the strong leadership he has shown within his own community, Boyd Scully is the joint winner of the 2007 National NAIDOC Male Elder of the Year.