The 2023 Goldfields Aboriginal Language Awards was held on Thursday 18 May. And it was a fabulous event with a record number of nominations received!
Goldfields Aboriginal Language Awards 2023- what a super morning we had celebrating the language champions of the Goldfields region!
Thank you to everyone who attended and the people who nominated.
Congratulations to everyone who was nominated.
Nominations
1. Hall of Fame: Long term commitment by an individual towards the use and preservation of Aboriginal languages. Nominated:
Marjorie Bonney (dec)
2. Outstanding educational body promoting Aboriginal language learning. Nominated: O’Connor Primary School
3. Outstanding business promoting use of Aboriginal languages. Nominated: Ngaanyatjarraku Shire, Ngadju Dancers
4. Outstanding individual promoting use of Aboriginal languages. Nominated: Frank Martin, Tanya Tucker
5. Outstanding under 21 year old using or promoting Aboriginal languages. Nominated: no nominations
6. Outstanding individual contribution towards Aboriginal language use and preservation. Nominated: Valma Schultz, Tanya Tucker, Les Schultz
7. Outstanding individual, organisation or business promoting interpretation and translating of Aboriginal languages. Nominated : Jodie Hansen, Goldfields Women’s Refuge
8. Outstanding government department, agency or individual promoting use of Aboriginal languages. Nominated: East Kalgoorlie Primary School, Goldfields Rehabilitation Services, Australian Electoral Commission
A massive, CONGRATULATIONS to this years winners!!!
Winners
1. Hall of Fame: Long term commitment by an individual towards the use and preservation of Aboriginal languages. Winner:
Marjorie Bonney (dec)
2. Outstanding educational body promoting Aboriginal language learning. Winner: O’Connor Primary School
3. Outstanding business promoting use of Aboriginal languages. Winner: Ngaanyatjarraku Shire
4. Outstanding individual promoting use of Aboriginal languages. Winner: Frank Martin
5. Outstanding under 21 year old using or promoting Aboriginal languages. Nominated: no nominations
6. Outstanding individual contribution towards Aboriginal language use and preservation. Winner: Valma Schultz
7. Outstanding individual, organisation or business promoting interpretation and translating of Aboriginal languages. Winner: Jodie Hansen
8. Outstanding government department, agency or individual promoting use of Aboriginal languages. Winner: East Kalgoorlie Primary School
Thank you for the support from the local Labor members for the Awards.
The Hon. Kyle McGinn MLC for sponsorship of the frames for the Awards.
Ali Kent MLC for sponsorship of the beautiful bouquets presented to award winners.
Mark your diary for early May 2024 to get a nomination in for next year’s event.
For further info head into the Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre on Burt St, Boulder, or phone on (08)9021 3788 or email info@wangka.com.au
GALCAC Linguist Jackie Coffin with Hamish Arnold collecting the Award on behalf of O’Connor Primary School
GALCAC Linguist Jackie Coffin with James Schultz collecting the Award on behalf of Ngadju Dancers
Arpad Kalotas and Brian Hadfield chatting at the Awards.
GALCAC Linguist Jackie Coffin assisting CEO Sue Hanson, to present the Awards.
Audience