2025 SW NAIDOC AWARDS WINNERS

  • CARING FOR COUNTRY AND CULTURE

  • CREATIVE TALENT

  • SPORTSPERSON

  • COMMUNITY PERSON OF THE YEAR

  • INNOVATION

  • EDUCATION

  • MALE ELDER

  • FEMALE ELDER

  • LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

  • Dakota Rassip, a proud Dyirbal/Jirrbal and Boigu Island man, is recognised for his strength, leadership, and dedication to uplifting others.

    YOUTH

2024 SW NAIDOC AWARDS WINNERS

  • LCC for their outstanding Danju – Jobs Together program, which empowers Noongar people to care for Country while fostering cultural connection.

    CARING FOR COUNTRY AND CULTURE

  • Summer Bennell-Brinkworth, a talented Balardong Wadjuk Noongar artist whose work blends traditional culture with modern design to uplift and inspire her community.

    CREATIVE TALENT

  • Rebecca “Becky” Jetta for her achievements and leadership in football. Since starting her career at South Bunbury in 2017, Rebecca has played over 70 games, earned two premierships, and represented East Perth.

    SPORTSPERSON

  • Max Jetta SNR, a respected Noongar Elder whose lifelong dedication to cultural leadership, mentorship, and community healing has uplifted the South West.

    PERSON OF THE YEAR

  • We proudly recognise the Korijekup Noongar Waangkiny Moorditjabiny Program (Harvey Noongar Language Becoming Stronger) for its outstanding contribution to language revitalisation and cultural connection. Delivered by Harvey Aboriginal Corporation

    INNOVATION

  • Kandice Hart, a Noongar Wardandi woman whose dedication to education and empowerment has transformed lives across the South West.

    EDUCATION

  • Born in 1957, Uncle Wayne has spent a lifetime protecting Country and sharing cultural knowledge across the South West. For over 35 years, he has worked to safeguard sacred sites, including some of the oldest known cultural places in Australia.

    MALE ELDER

  • A mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Melba’s care extends far beyond her family. For over 36 years, she has served through the Bunbury Aboriginal Christian Fellowship, offering spiritual and cultural guidance to all.

    FEMALE ELDER

  • Since arriving in Bunbury in 1983, Dennis has dedicated himself to helping others—raising a family of six, guiding community members through grief, mentoring youth, and supporting Noongar prisoners.

    LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

  • Dakota Rassip, a proud Dyirbal/Jirrbal and Boigu Island man, is recognised for his strength, leadership, and dedication to uplifting others.

    YOUTH

SOUTH WEST NAIDOC AWARDS

SOUTH WEST NAIDOC AWARDS