Goldfields Aboriginal Language Awards 2021

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

Marjorie Stubbs (left) and Edie Ulrich

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.