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

Rumbidzai Mudzengi

Qatan Sagaale

Women In Leadership Award

Emma Assadi

Theresa D’Emden

Outstanding Community Champion Award

Catherine Amaechi

Daniel Ngetich

Charles Salah

Excellent in Innovation Award

Caleb Azuka

Majok Wutchok

Michael Feleke

Social Change/ Impact Award

Joe White

Moira Mudzimwa

Community Pillar Award

Peter Oyewopo

Shiko Kariuki

Ibrahim Kebe

Lucky Ngoshi

Sports, Entertainment & Outstanding Student

Albert Muyembe

Cozzy Kozile

Lawrence Shuruma

Major Sponsors
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Category Sponsors
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