“The Next Generation: Strength, Vision, Legacy”
As we celebrate 50 incredible years of NAIDOC Week, we honor the achievements of the past while looking boldly to the future. This year’s theme is a tribute to the resilience of our communities, the vision of our leaders, and the strength of the next generation.
From the wisdom of our Elders to the courage of our youth, NAIDOC 2025 is about building a legacy of unity, respect, and self-determination. Join us as we commemorate this powerful milestone and celebrate a movement that continues to grow, evolve, and inspire.
Together, we walk forward, honoring where we’ve come from and embracing the bright future ahead.
If someone in your community deserves to be recognised for their contribution, please complete application form and address the relevant selection criteria.
Who can be nominated for an award?
- Nominees for awards must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Residing in the Geraldton Region
How to Nominate
Please fill out the following form to nominate for the 2025 Geraldton NAIDOC Awards.
Nominations for the 2025 NAIDOC awards will close on Friday 13th June 2025
Nominees will be invites to attend the Geraldton NAIDOC Awards on Thursday 10th July 2025
Award Categories
Sportsperson of the year
The sportsperson award recognises accomplished athletes or sporting leaders who have promoted or developed sport within the Geraldton region.
Youth of the year
The youth of the year award recognise exceptional young people under the age of 25 years who have contributed and are recognised by their community and their peers in the Geraldton region.
Scholar of the year
The scholar of the year award recognises Secondary, Tertiary and Vocational education students who have excelled with their studies either completed or still studying.
Elder of the year
The elder of the year award recognises Elders who are over the age of 60 who are positive role models and are respected and inspirational to their family and community within the Geraldton region.
GRAMS Board of Directors Community Recognition Award
The Community person of the year award seeks to recognises the contribution of individuals who have demonstrated efforts to enrich, empower and promote Aboriginal knowledge in different ways to benefit the community of Geraldton. Either by art, music, dance, teaching language, volunteer work)