Tennis star Ash Barty is named Person of the Year at the NAIDOC Awards. The awards recognise the contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to improve the lives of people in their communities and beyond.
Recognised for her contribution to youth sport and education, three-time tennis grand slam singles champion Ash Barty has been named Person of the Year at the 2022 National NAIDOC Week Awards.The recipients of the 2022 National NAIDOC Week Awards have been announced at a ceremony in Naarm
Dr Grant, his late brother Pastor Cec Grant and Dr John Rudder have collaborated for more than 30 years to re-teach their language from a small base of anthropological records. Committee Co-Chair Shannan Dodson said the annual awards showcase some of Australia's finest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievers, trailblazers and leaders.