Nominees

First Nations Leader Of The Year

Recognises an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander leader making a significant impact through values-led leadership and collaboration.

Darryl Majid
Darryl Majid
Founder
Esparq Ventures
Wanita Caylun
Wanita Calyun
Artistic Director & Choreographer
Dusty Feet Mob
Serika Shillingsworth
Serika Shillingsworth
Team Leader
Stepping Stone House
Monique Wiseman
Monique Wiseman
Services Homelessness Lead
Birribee Housing

Objective: Centre Indigenous voice and priorities in leadership and advocacy.

Plan: Develop strategies grounded in cultural knowledge and community need.

Implementation: Apply Indigenous ways of working and build collective capacity.

Impact/Outcomes: Deliver positive impact to community and influence sector change.

Core submission, community endorsements, impact examples.