Published 27th November 2025
On Wednesday night we held the 2025 City of PAE Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Awards at Yitpi Yartapuultiku. We recognise and celebrate First Nations culture across the City of PAE, which is situated on Kaurna Country. The purpose of the Awards is to acknowledge the important contributions and achievements of our city’s First Nations community and organisations. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!
- Elder of the Year - Patricia Waria-Read
- Person of the Year - Najwa Richards and Peter Miller Koncz
- Lifetime Achievement - Susan Dixon
- Educational Achievement - Chloe Rivett
- Aunty Josie Agius Youth Achievement - Kashiah Dixon-Miller and Crystal Edwards
- Sportsperson of the Year - Shanika Ah Matt-Lovett, Lilly Tonkin-Garlett and Damien Wanganeen
- Contribution to the Arts - Daisybell Foster
- Recognition of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person, Group or Organisation - Tauondi College/Kevin Coleman
- Recognition of a Non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person, Group or Organisation - Junction Community Centre, Sophia Katari
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