Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards 2024

Next date: Monday, 08 July 2024 | 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Congratulations to nominees for the 2024 Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards! There were a record number of nominations this year. Thank you to everyone who nominated.

The annual awards commemorate Aunty Grace Roberts who worked tirelessly for her community and is recognised for her leadership and guidance. They showcase First Nations people in the local community who lead by example and help improve community relations and quality of life of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Coffs Harbour Region.

Find out which local people, organisations and businesses will receive awards across 7 categories for their dedication to making a positive difference in local life. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the award ceremony for the Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Development Awards, proudly presented by the City of Coffs Harbour and the Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee.

Monday 8 July, 1pm - Yarrila Place, 27 Gordon Street (River Oak Room – level 3)

No need to register, just turn up.

2024 Award nominees

Grace Roberts Memorial Community Development Award

• Des Ahoy 
• Noelene Skinner 
• Aunty Irene Briggs-Laurie 
• Mrs Heather Duncan 
• Mr Lucas Walker-Craig 
• Ms Gloria Mercy 
• Mr Kevin Dumas 
• Ms Allison Hart 

 

Aboriginal Community Organisation or Business of the Year Award

• Wadjar Gallery - Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre
• iSISTAQUIT
• Nyami Gawbarri  
• Coat the Coast
• Jalay Jalay Dance Troupe
• OneMob Radio

 

Sports Award

• Matthew Montgomery
• Ms Tigerlilly Green

 

Arts and Cultural Achievement Award

• Ms Jessica Mercy
• Mr Darryl Lockwood
• Mr Tareik Hart
• Gloria Mercy
• Daniel Dootson
• Lauren Dootson
• Uncle Tony Hart

 

Youth of the Year Award

• Eliza Morris
• Ace Findlay
• Ms Kylie Russell

 

Aunty Award

• Aunty Jenny Skinner

 

Uncle Award

• Uncle Billy Cook
• Uncle Kevin Wilson
• Uncle Kevin Dumas
• Uncle Christopher Mcdonald
• Uncle Mark Cuddy

When

Location

Yarrila Place, 27 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour, 2450, View Map