Published on Wednesday, 13 August 2025 at 9:52:42 AM
On Saturday night, over 300 guests came together under a Kimberley sky and full moon for the 2025 East Kimberley Aboriginal Achievement Awards, recognising the outstanding individuals and organisations making a difference in our region.
Guests walked the red carpet into the open-air Picture Gardens, where Agnus delivered a Welcome to Country, followed by an opening address from Member for Kimberley, Ms Divina D’Anna. MC Jamie Elliott then guided the evening, with guests enjoying a delicious spread from Lily Lagoon Resort and live entertainment!
We’re proud to celebrate this year’s award recipients, and extend our thanks to all winners, nominees, and their families for joining us on this special night.
Award Recipients
- Abbey Forrest Emerging Leader - Petrea Griffiths
- Aboriginal Elder of the Year - Ethel McLennon
- Non-Aboriginal Person of the Year - Dominique Reeves
- Aboriginal Affairs Champion - Mary Baird
- Aboriginal Business Enterprise - Blak Tapas
- Aboriginal Person of the Year - Bianca Howard
- Outstanding Contribution (Organisation) - Goorndoorngoogam Boorro Daam: Aboriginal Families as First Educators
- Outstanding Contribution (Individual) - Dannielle Taylor
- Culture & Community Contributor - Kia Dowell
- Non-Aboriginal Organisation - Majarlin Kimberley Centre for Remote Health
A huge thank you to our sponsors – Platinum: Lotterywest | Gold: Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley, Job Pathways | Silver: Horizon Power, Kimberley Development Commission, Key Assets Australia, BOAB Metals Limited | Bronze: Anglicare WA, Totally Workwear, DevelopmentWA, Kimberley Community Legal Services Inc., Ceres Farm, Acadia Farms.
Special thanks to East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry, North Regional TAFE, Wunan Foundation, Lily Lagoon Resort, Wunan Maintenance Services, B-Visual Media, David Cox, and Jean O’Reeri for making the night shine.
Congratulations to all nominees and winners - your contributions inspire us all!!
B Visual Media would like to thank the team of photographers. Tim Lanzon and Ann Clark for photographing the guests and proceedings. Kevin Hoang and Vicky Biorac for photographing the winners portraits.
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