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

N’Gadie Roberts
Sithulisiwe Mazikana

Women In Leadership Award

Luul Ibrahim
Grace Mugabe
Nina Wilkinson

Outstanding Community Champion Award

Dr Pedus Eweama
Selam Tegegn
Sorie Bangura

Excellent in Innovation Award

Peter Mapior
Susan Nkechi Anapueme

Social Change/ Impact Award

Jessica Gunnis.
Sese Meshak Rashidi
James Yesuah

Community Pillar Award

John Aciek Akuot

Sports & Entertainment

Patrick Kabongo
Ruddy Doutau
Isaac Adebisi

Outstanding Student

Vimal Khetia
Vanessa Kaonga
Caroline Wanzala

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