Pademelon Press sponsors Regional NAIDOC Awards
We had a great time at our Local Government Regional NAIDOC Awards, held on Saturday 29th July in Kiama, NSW. Pademelon Press was proud to be a sponsor of the awards. The awards showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander excellence.
Our regional area encompassed Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven council areas.
Pademelon Press offers our congratulations to all the award recipients for 2023:
- Young Achiever of the Year – Emma McMahon
- Young Achiever of the Year – Amelia Wall
- Organisation/Project of the Year – Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation
- Community Volunteer of the Year – Korin Koutsomihalis
- Community Representative of the Year – Richard Ardler
- Outstanding Contribution to Reconciliation – Tullimbar Public School
- Aboriginal Elder of the Year – Uncle Tom Brown
- Aboriginal Elder of the Year – Aunty Annette Lonesborough
Being a sponsor for the Awards is one way Pademelon Press shows support for the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You can see some of our resources here.
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