The annual Central Coast Aboriginal Community Awards provide an opportunity for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have their education, work, service to community, cultural and sporting contributions to the Central Coast acknowledged.

Please note that throughout this document use of the term Aboriginal refers to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Do you know someone, or an organisation in your community, who deserves to be recognised for their contribution? If so, please complete this nomination form.

Guidelines for Eligibility:
The purpose of these awards is to acknowledge the work and talents of local Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people and organisations in our Community.

To be eligible for an award they must:
a) Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person for the Aboriginal awards.
b) Live, work or study locally, and be actively involved with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
c) For the Jack Smith Memorial Award for Youth nominees must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person under 25.

You can make more than one nomination BUT you will need to complete a separate nomination form for each.

Please note that the Committee reserves the right to amend the nomination category if they think it is incorrect.

If further information is required please ring Denise Markham on 0429 210 024.

Award winners will be announced and presented with their awards at the Central Coast Aboriginal Community Awards night on Saturday 22 November 2014 at Wyong Leagues Club, Kanwal at 6pm. To avoid disappointment please call Erika Carr on 0423 018 554 to book your seat/table ASAP!

All nominees will be notified by mail so please include contact details.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE AT 4pm Friday 17 October 2014.

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