Congratulations to all the winners and nominees! Thank you to everyone who nominated, helped out on the day and attended the lovely awards ceremony.
2021 Award winners
1. Hall of Fame: Long term commitment by an individual towards the use and preservation of Aboriginal languages.
Winners
Beryl Jennings-Lane
Laurel Cooper
2. Outstanding educational body promoting Aboriginal language learning.
Winner
Michelle Green – Warburton School
3. Outstanding business promoting use of Aboriginal languages.
Winner
Ngudju Dancers
4. Outstanding individual promoting use of Aboriginal languages.
Winner
Gavin Murray
5. Outstanding under 21 year old using or promoting Aboriginal languages.
Winner
There were no nominations for this category in 2021
6. Outstanding individual contribution towards Aboriginal language use and preservation.
Winner
Marjorie Stubbs
7. Outstanding individual, organisation or business promoting interpretation and translating of Aboriginal languages.
Winner
Department of Communities – Child Protection and Family Support
8. Outstanding government department or agency promoting use of Aboriginal languages.
Winner
Preston Thomas
Nominees received a letter of congratulation and Award winners were announced at a morning tea and received a framed certificate.