Nominations Open for Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards

Published on 12 April 2023

Nominations for the 2023 Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards have officially opened.

This key celebration in the local NAIDOC calendar is presented by the City of Coffs Harbour and Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee. 

Named after Aunty Grace Roberts in recognition of her leadership, guidance and tireless work for her community, the annual Awards showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the Coffs Coast and the amazing work they do.

“We are blessed to have such a strong and proud First Nations community on Gumbaynggirr Country,” said Chris Chapman, Director Sustainable Communities at City of Coffs Harbour.

“Amazing work goes on here thanks to that strong connection to Country, Culture and Community. The Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards really celebrate that.”

There are 7 award categories: Community Development Award, Aunty Award, Uncle Award, Sports Achievement Award, Youth of the Year Award, Arts & Cultural Achievement Award and Aboriginal Community Organisation/Business of the Year Award.

“If you know a First Nations person, organisation or business doing great things, show your appreciation and nominate them.

“You don’t have to be a First Nations person to nominate someone for an award, but the person you nominate does. So get your nominations in and mark your calendar for a great time at the award ceremony in July,” said Mr. Chapman.

This is your chance to nominate someone deadly! Nominations are open now and will close on Monday 8 May 2023. Head to coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/NAIDOCweek to nominate online, or pick up a hard copy form from the City’s admin building at 2 Castle St Coffs Harbour.

The award ceremony will be on Thursday 6 July at Jetty Memorial Theatre. Stay tuned for more information around tickets. 

Pictured above:

Winners of the 2022 Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards.
Photo courtesy of Marley Morgan Photography.