Congratulations to the 2026 National NAIDOC Awards Winners!

The National NAIDOC Committee has announced the winners of the 2026 National NAIDOC Awards.

You can find out more about each winner at: www.naidoc.org.au

• Lifetime Achievement Award: Aunty Rhoda Roberts AO
• Person of the Year Award: Aunty Pat Turner AO
• Female Elder Award: Mrs Christine Corby AM
• Male Elder Award: Dr Stephen Hagan
• Sportsperson Award: Ms Caitlyn Costello
• Youth Award: Mr Tyson Neal-Edwards
• Creative Talent Award: Kaylene Whiskey
• Caring for Country and Culture Award: Southern Aboriginal Corporation Ltd
• Education Award: The Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School (The Murri School)
• Innovation Award: Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy