National Dreamtime Awards 2017 facts for kids
The 2017 National Dreamtime Awards was the very first time this special event happened. It was held on 17 November 2017 at The Star, Sydney. The hosts were Luke Carroll and Shari Lee Niliwil Sebbo. This awards show was shown all over Australia on NITV on 20 November 2017.
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About the 2017 Dreamtime Awards
The Dreamtime Awards celebrate amazing achievements by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They honor excellence in many areas. These include sports, music, acting, and community work. The awards aim to highlight the talent and contributions of Indigenous Australians.
Who Won the 2017 Dreamtime Awards?
Many talented people and groups received awards in 2017. Here are some of the winners:
Special Recognition Awards
- Dreamtime Person of the Year – Clinton Pryor
- Dreamtime Lifetime Achievement – Rachel Perkins
- Dreamtime Elder – Uncle Bill Yidumduma Harney
Music and Acting Stars
- Male Music Artist – Gawurra
- Female Music Artist – Jessica Mauboy
- Male Actor – Rob Collins
- Female Actor – Shari Sebbens
Media and Sports Heroes
- Media Person of the Year – Stan Grant
- Male Sportsperson – Eddie Betts
- Female Sportsperson – Ashleigh Barty
- International Sportsperson – Patty Mills
- Best New Sports Talent – Josh Addo-Carr
Community and Education Leaders
- Community Person – Jeffery Amatto
- Business of the Year – Something Wild
- Community Organisation – Miromaa
- Teacher of the Year – Nathan Towney
- Institute of the Year – ACU Yalbalinga Indigenous Higher Education Unit
- Student of the Year – Jessa Rogers
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