WELCOME TO THE ALL FIRST NATIONS AWARDS 2025
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Save the Date: 12th September 2025
An Unforgettable Evening Awaits!
All First Nations Awards 2025
Date: 12 – 09 – 2025
Time: 6:00 PM (AEST)
Venue: Rex Hotel, 150 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, Canberra, ACT 2612
AFN Gold Awards 2025
All First Nations Awards 2025 is an Annual celebration of Indigenous excellence and achievement. At All First Nations, we are dedicated to empowering Indigenous businesses, services, products, education, and events. Through this initiative, we reaffirm our commitment to uplifting and acknowledging the invaluable contributions of Indigenous businesses. Stay tuned for updates and be a part of our journey towards a more empowered future!
All First Nations Awards - Category List of 2025
AFN Hall of Fame 2025:
AFN Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait In The Performing Arts Award 2025 –
AFN Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Award 2025 –
AFN Lifetime Achievement In Leadership Award 2025 –
AFN Elder of the Year – Female (Aunty) 2025 –
AFN Elder of the Year – Male (Uncle) 2025 –
AFN Golden Alumni Award 2025 –
AFN Lifetime Achievement In Sport Award 2025 –
AFN Achievement in Mental Health Inclusion Award 2025 –
AFN Tourist Management Award 2025 –
AFN Julie’s Choice Award 2025 –
AFN Major Categories:
AFN Person of the Year Award 2025 –
AFN Deadly Star of the Year 2025 –
AFN Emerging Star of the Year Award 2025 –
AFN One to Watch Award 2025 –
AFN Individual Of the Year 2025 –
AFN Overcoming The Odds Award 2025 –
AFN Champion Award 2025 –
AFN Creative Entrepreneur Award 2025 –
AFN Fashion Creative Award 2025 –
AFN Handmade Business Award 2025 –
AFN Supplier of the Year Award 2025 –
AFN Female Led, Social Enterprise Award 2025 –
AFN Business Pivot Award 2025 –
AFN Property Management, Building and/or Construction Award 2025 –
Business Categories:
AFN Non-Profit Excellence Award 2025 –
AFN Global Brand Award 2025 –
AFN Business Excellence Award 2025 –
AFN Multi- Business Excellence Award 2025 –
AFN Events Business Award 2025 –
AFN Business Pivot Award 2025 –
AFN Retail Business Award 2025 –
AFN Service Award 2025 –
AFN B2B Award 2025 –
AFN Financial Services Award 2025 –
AFN Remote Business (location) Award 2025 –
AFN Remote Product (location) Award 2025 –
AFN Product Innovation Award 2025 –
AFN Sustainable Product Award 2025 –
AFN Product Design Award 2025 –
AFN Business Support (VA or PA) Award 2025 –
AFN Professional Services Business Award 2025 –
AFN Deadly Recruitment Business Award 2025 –
AFN Hair Business Award 2025 –
AFN Beauty Business Award 2025 –
AFN Health and Wellbeing Business Award 2025 –
AFN Disadvantaged Business Award 2025 –
AFN Multicultural Business Award 2025 –
AFN Brand of the Year 2025 –
AFN Arts Categories:
AFN Dancer or Dance Group of the Year 2025 –
AFN Artist of the Year Male Award 2025 –
AFN Artist of the Year Female Award 2025 –
AFN Visual Artist of the Year Award 2025 –
AFN Actor of the Year Male Award 2025 –
AFN Actor of the Year Female Award 2025 –
AFN Author of the Year Male Award 2025 –
AFN Author of the Year Female Award 2025 –
AFN Film of the Year Award 2025 –
AFN Movie of the Year Award 2025 –
AFN Media Personality of the Year Award 2025 –
AFN Journalism Story of the Year Award 2025 –
Music and Media Categories:
AFN Most Promising New Talent In Music Award 2025 –
AFN Band of the Year Award 2025 –
AFN Single Release of the Year 2025 –
AFN Album of the Year 2025 –
AFN Hip Hop Artist of the Year 2025 –
AFN Musical Artist of the Year Male Award 2025 –
AFN Musical Artist of the Year Female Award 2025 –
AFN Podcast of the Year Award 2025 –
AFN Community Broadcaster of the Year 2025 –
Connection to Culture & Country Categories:
AFN Next Generation Education Award 2025 –
AFN Cultural Confidence Award 2025 –
AFN Service Business Award 2025 –
AFN Digital Services Award 2025 –
AFN Sustainable Product Award 2025 –
AFN Cultural Advancement Award 2025 –
AFN Food & Beverage Award 2025 –
AFN Digital Innovation/Tech Award 2025 –
AFN Sustainability Award 2025 –
AFN Food and/or Beverage Award 2025 –
Children and Young Adult Categories:
AFN Young Leader of the Year Award 2025 –
AFN Student of the Year Award 2025 –
AFN Trainee, Cadet or Apprentice Award 2025 –
AFN Accelerate Award 2025 –
AFN Children’s Engagement Award 2025 –
AFN Children’s Education Award 2025 –
Sport Categories:
AFN Sports Ignite Award 2025 –
AFN Most Promising New Talent In Sport Award – Female 2025 –
AFN Most Promising New Talent In Sport Award – Male 2025 –
AFN Female Sportsperson of the Year Award 2025 –
AFN Male Sportsperson of the Year Award 2025 –
AFN AFL Player of the Year 2025 –
AFN NRL Player of the Year 2025 –
Community & Leadership Categories:
AFN Health Worker of the Year 2025 –
AFN Achievement in Remote Health Award 2025 –
AFN Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Award 2025 –
AFN Achievement in Employment Award 2025 –
AFN Community Broadcaster of the Year Award 2025 –
AFN Achievement in Cultural Advancement Award 2025 –
AFN Achievement in Science Award 2025 –
AFN Working with Vulnerable People Award 2025 –
AFN Volunteer Excellence Award 2025 –
Unveiling Potential, Celebrating Excellence and Supporting our Community.
In Australia, the employment rate for Indigenous Australians stands at 40%, a notable contrast to the 57% for the broader population. Furthermore, only 60% of Indigenous workers hold full-time positions, while the figure rises to 72% for non-Indigenous individuals. These figures reveal a stark reality – many Indigenous Australians face challenges of under-employment and under-education. Through our Awards ceremony, we aim to not only recognise but also showcase the exceptional talent within Indigenous communities.
We invite you to embark on this remarkable journey with us, as we come together to champion Indigenous suppliers and offer them the well-deserved acknowledgment they’ve earned. By joining forces, we pledge to make a meaningful impact, fostering a more inclusive and economically vibrant future for all. Together, we are catalysts of positive change, united in our pursuit of lasting transformation.
ALL FIRST NATIONS AWARDS
Important Dates
Nominations close – 12th May, 2025
Recipients notified – by 12th July, 2025
Venue: REX Hotel CANBERRA ACT
NOTE: If you have any questions about the awards please see the FAQ at the bottom of the page or you’re having trouble submitting the form please email us directly to [email protected]
AFN AWARDS 2025 NOMINATION FORM
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I believe in the bringing together of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Non- Indigenous Australians as we all deserve equal value, quality, and education.
I am a proud Kamilaroi woman and I believe in the respect of culture and heritage of all of our Indigenous communities and the need to keep cultural education current in the eyes of all. It’s a collective process that as Australians, we can all take a part in…”
-Julie Okely
All First Nations GOLD Award Winners - 2024
AFN Hall of Fame 2024
*AFN Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait In The Performing Arts Award 2024 – Don Christopher
*AFN Excellence In Health Through The Promotion Of Healthy and Smoke Free Lifestyles Award 2024 – Julie Tongs OAM – CEO Winnunga Nimmityjah AH&CS
*AFN Lifetime Achievement In Leadership Award 2024 – Dr Tjanara Goreng Goreng
*AFN Elder of the Year – Female (Aunty) 2024 – Trish Frail
*AFN Elder of the Year – Male (Uncle) 2024 – Dr Paul Collis
*AFN Golden Alumni Award 2024 – Jeff Fenech
*AFN Lifetime Achievement In Sport Award 2024 – Patty Mills
AFN Major Categories
*AFN Actor Of The Year – Female Award 2024 – Leah Purcell
*AFN Film of The Year 2024 – The Drover’s Wife The Legend of Molly Johnson
*AFN Fashion Creative Award 2024 – Kristie Peters
*AFN Handmade Business Award 2024 – Ronnie Jordon
*AFN Volunteer Excellence Award 2024 – Kartika Medcraft-Smith
*AFN Trainee, Cadet or Apprentice Award 2024 –Douglas Fernando
*AFN Supplier of the Year Award 2024 – Muru Office Supplies
*AFN Female Led, Social Enterprise Business Award 2024 – Sara Stuart – Printing with Purpose
*AFN Deadly Recruitment Business Award 2024 – OnPoint365
*AFN Business Pivot Award 2024 – Adam Williams
*AFN Property Management and Engagement Award 2024 – EvolveFM
AFN Elite - Special Categories
*AFN Sports Ignite Award 2024 – Alex Winwood
*AFN Artist of the Year Award 2024 – Julie Ruttley
*AFN Accelerate Award 2024 – Jahna Lugnan
*AFN Young Leader of the Year Award 2024 – Savannah Yesil
*AFN Emerging Star of the Year Award 2024 – Beth Cooper
*AFN Events Business Award 2024 – Patrice Soward
*AFN Most Promising New Talent In Music Award 2024 – Stewart Barton
AFN Brand of the Year – Yaala Sparkling
AFN Next Generation Education Award 2024 – Kylie Captain
AFN Cultural Confidence Award 2024 – Bernice Hookey
AFN Service Business Award 2024 – Erin Woolford
AFN Sustainable Product Award 2024 – Cassie Fisher Patterson
AFN Cultural Immersion Award 2024 – Lee Couch
AFN Julie’s Choice Business Award 2024 – Deb Munson – Baagi Milaygiin
AFN Food & Beverage Award 2024 – My Dilly Bag
AFN Digital Innovation/Tech Award 2024 – Brett Leavy – Virtual Songlines
AFN Individual Of the Year 2024 – Jenni Walke
AFN Outstanding Achievement in Health Award 2024 – Dr Tom Calma
AFN Outstanding Achievement in Employment Award 2024 – Pipeline Talent
AFN High Profile Venue led by Indigenous Management Award 2024 – Scott Saddler AM – The Aboretum
AFN Health Worker of the Year 2024 – Skyan Fernando
*AFN Awards listed above are the AFN Awards accepted at the Inaugural AFN Awards 2024.
Sponsors - Our valuable contributors
AFN Sponsor 2024 – Hotel Products Direct
AFN Sponsor 2024 – King & Wood Mallesons
AFN Sponsor 2024 – OneINMA Global
AFN Sponsor 2024 – FIRDA
AFN Sponsor 2024 – Wollongong Strata
AFN Sponsor 2024 – Advance Tree Works
AFN Sponsor 2024 – Key2Learning
AFN Sponsor 2024 – First Australian’s Capital
AFN Sponsor 2024 – Everyman
AFN Sponsor 2024 – Indigitise
**AFN High Profile Venue led by Indigenous Management Award 2024 – AFN High Profile Venue led by Indigenous Management Award 2024
FAQ
– Do I have to be a member of the All First Nation to be nominated? No. Anyone can nominate or be nominated
– Can I enter more than 1 category? Yes
– Can I nominate my own business or does someone else have to nominate me? Yes you can nominate yourself.
– How do I nominate? You can nominate your own business or a business you love, by filling out the form above. You or the business owner you have nominated will then be sent an email with the details to complete the awards application form. This gives our AFN Judging Panel good insights into the quality and eligibility of the nominated party.
– Do I have to go to the awards? Attending the awards will not be compulsory, however we would love to see you at the event if possible it’s an important part of the awards experience and community.
– Should I contact my local media? Yes. All nominees are encouraged to contact their local media and we will provide you with a media release template. Please let us know if someone runs your story. Finalists and winners must also be available for any media inquiries and interviews in the lead-up and following the All First Nation Awards.
– Voting only: If my friends are too busy to vote, can I vote for them? No. Only one vote per person is allowed, voting for anyone else or voting more than once is cheating and may result in your profile being paused or disqualification.