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.

Emerging Young Leader

Dauda Janneh

Lueth Garang

Women In Leadership Award

Eunice Anyek

Lemmy Izengo

Yemu Phiri

Outstanding Community Champion Award

Courage Madinya

Mabel Barker

Excellent in Innovation Award

Sauratu Bakare

Peter Deng

rush Chimombe

Social Change/ Impact Award

Xabisa Ntomi

Joseph Mwansa

Community Pillar Award

Janine Freeman

Paul Odongo

Sports & Entertainment

Isaac Adebisi

Modestah Chisaga

Outstanding Student

Gorge Bundi Mugambi

Pauline Chiwawa

Nitiksha Keria

Major Sponsors
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Category Sponsors
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