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

Tinashe Jakwa

Elmi Ali

Linda Iriza

Women In Leadership Award

Azulant Akora

Rose Violet Arrey (CC, CP)

Outstanding Community Champion Award

Eva Mwakichako

Njomo Muiruri

Pastor Eric Chimu

Tandi Kuwana

Excellent in Innovation Award

Caroline Surtees

Emmanuel Onyegbula

Regina Akora

Social Change/ Impact Award

Ephraim Osaghae

Fadzi Whande

Community Pillar Award

Rev. Dr. Francis Obed Fornah

Martha Adau Kongor

Prof Samuel Makinda

Sports & Entertainment Award

Michael Wantee

Slim Poba

Kelvin Githui

Major Sponsors
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Category Sponsors
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Sponsors
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Organising Partners
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