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5-12 July 2026
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2025 National NAIDOC Award Finalists

Nominations are now open for the 2026 National NAIDOC Awards – submit a nomination for individuals or groups who have excelled in one or more of the Award categories.

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For inspiration, these are the 2025 National NAIDOC Award finalists. These finalists exemplify the spirit of NAIDOC, which is a week-long celebration of Blak excellence across the Country.

National NAIDOC Lifetime Achievement Award Category

Michael Long - Winner

National NAIDOC Person Award Category

Bianca Brackenridge
Dr. Daniel Hunt - Winner
Dr. Hannah McGlade

National NAIDOC Female Elder Award Category

Aunty Ellen Trevorrow
Aunty Rosalie Kickett - Winner
Professor Eleanor Bourke

National NAIDOC Male Elder Award Category

Uncle Charles (Chicka) Madden
Uncle Harry Phillip Hall - Winner

National NAIDOC Sportsperson Award Category

Danielle Ponter - Winner
Kirrily Phillips
Nat Heath

National NAIDOC Youth Award Category

Anika Gosling - Winner
Latishamarie Francis
Trevor Farrell

National NAIDOC Creative Talent Award Category

Christine Anu - Winner
Jarnda Councillor-Barns
Natasha Wanganeen

National NAIDOC Caring for Country and Culture Award Category

Minjerribah Moorgumpin Elders-in-Council Aboriginal Corporation (MMEIC)
Wadjemup Project Steering Group - Winner
Whadjuk Ballardong Elder Uncle Patrick Egan

National NAIDOC Education Award Category

Jajoo Warrngara: Education Team
Professor Braden Hill
Professor Eddie Cubillo - Winner

National NAIDOC Innovation Award Category

Blak Brews - Winner
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