2025 Newcastle NAIDOC Award Winners
Community Award (Group)
Wiyala (Awabakal Ltd)
Community Award (Individual)
Craig (Burkie) Hammond
Health Award (Individual)
Kira Schubert
Health Award (Group)
Birra-Li Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Service
Arts Award (Dance Individual)
Jordan Roberts
Arts Award (Dance Group)
Winanga-y Dreaming
Arts Award (Creative Arts)
Nikinpa Women’s Art Group
Arts Award (Music)
Sharnee Kelly
Education Award (Higher Education)
James Ballangarry
Aboriginal Education Award
Selena Archibald
Education Award (Secondary)
Takeeli Smith
Innovation and Impact Award
Jodan Perry
Youth Person Award
Harley Roarty
Ally Award
Jen Moylan
Sportsperson Award (Adult)
Caitlan Johnston
Youth Sportsperson Award
Shaylee Haines
Sportsperson Legacy Award
Les Smith
Caring for Country Award
Luke Smith
Aboriginal Business Award
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