The Western Australian African Community Awards (WAACA Awards) recognise the positive contribution and impact of African-Australians in WA. The awards acknowledge young people, innovators, business leaders, community leaders and champions for their contributions to the African Australian community locally, state-wide and nationally. The Awards also reward outstanding community groups and organisations that support the state’s multicultural agendas.

Outstanding Youth Award

Nyat Mulugeta

Sara Shengeb

Gisele Ishimwe

Women In Leadership Award

Martha Adau Kongor

Bouah Kardio

Alberta Sarfoaah

Outstanding Community Champion Award

Alberta Sarfoaah

Don-Don Malith

Excellent in Innovation Award

Astrid Kapinga Tshidibu

Emma Assadi

Social Change Award

Dr. Kwadwo Adusei-Asante

Bonface Onyinkwa

Community Pillar Award

Dr. David Mickler

Christina Ward

Dr. Casta Tungaraza

Major Sponsors
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Category Sponsors
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Sponsors
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Organising Partners
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