February 3, 2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Queensland Reconciliation Awards, where Queenslanders are being encouraged to recognise outstanding efforts to foster a more inclusive Queensland on the road to reconciliation.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Queensland businesses, community organisations, schools and government entities whose work acknowledges the State’s rich histories of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples can now be nominated.
This year there are five categories available for nomination: business, community, education, health and well-being, and partnership.
The health and well-being category is new in 2021, introduced to highlight the outstanding work accomplished across Queensland.
“The Queensland Reconciliation Awards helps to recognise the inspiring initiatives and partnerships which go above and beyond their core business to support reconciliation and make a tangible difference in the lives of Queenslanders,” the Premier said.
“Every year, we’re overwhelmed by the diversity of the nominations we receive and we’re inspired by the commitment by businesses, community groups and organisations to create innovative pathways to change.
“In 2020, awards recipients included Eidsvold P-12 State School, who are championing the teaching of Wakka Wakka language, and Hutchinson Builders, who are opening up economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through their Statim Yaga (Start Work) program.”
Rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston is the 2021 Queensland Reconciliation Awards Ambassador.
“Building a pathway to true reconciliation requires all Queenslanders to come together and work towards a shared, respectful future,” Johnathan said.
“I encourage you to nominate an organisation, business, educational institution, or partnership that has made a considerable effort in working towards this goal.”
Nominations close at 5:00pm on Monday, February 22.
- More information is available online
