National Dreamtime Awards 2019 facts for kids
The 2019 National Dreamtime Awards were a special event held on Saturday, November 16, 2019, in The Star, Sydney. These awards celebrate the amazing achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. The show was hosted by Andy Saunders and Rachael Hocking. Many people across Australia watched the awards on NITV, a TV channel that shares Indigenous stories and culture.
Who Won at the 2019 Dreamtime Awards?
Many talented individuals and groups received awards for their hard work and contributions. Here are some of the winners:
- Dreamtime Person of the Year – Ashleigh Barty
- Dreamtime Lifetime Achievement – Nova Peris
- Dreamtime Elder – Uncle Ralph Naden
- Male Music Artist – Electric Fields
- Female Music Artist – Jessica Mauboy
- Male Actor – Rob Collins
- Female Actor – Rarriwuy Hick
- Media Person of the Year – Brooke Boney
- Male Sportsperson – Jack Wighton
- Female Sportsperson – Ashleigh Barty
- Best New Sports Talent – Brent Naden
- Community Person – Thomas Cameron
- Business of the Year – Walkabout Barber
- Community Organisation – The Purple House
- Educator of the Year – Amanda Toomey
- Educational Institute of the Year – Koorie Education, Deakin University
- Student of the Year – Matthew Watts
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