Congratulations!

It was announced on Thursday 3rd June that the following have been nominated:

Grace Roberts Memorial Community Development Award: Theresa Dootson, Desley Flanders, Kaleesha Morris, Karen Roberts, Lachlan Skinner

Community Organisation or Business of the Year Award: Aboriginal Employment Strategy, Garlambirla Guyuu Girrwaa Elders Group, Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Youth of the Year Award: Kiera Bassett, Keith Dungay

Arts and Cultural Achievement Award: Reece Flanders, Troy Robinson, Jamie Telfer

Celebrating Braith Wilson for the Sports Achievement Award,

Noelene Skinner for the Aunty Award

Michael Gibbs for the Uncle Award.

Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards are a part of Coffs LGA NAIDOC week celebrations. Coffs Harbour City Council’s Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee has grown and coordinated the awards and associated event for 22 years.

Congratulations to all that was recognised but also those that took the time to nominate those that are doing work in community because it’s so important to lift mob higher!

Looking Forward to NAIDOC 2021.