Pauline McLeod Awards for Reconciliation

A great congratulations to all of the nominees of the 2024 Pauline McLeod Awards for Reconciliation. We acknowledge and appreciate the work that you all do in the Inner West Community.

Discover more about all the nominees for this year's Awards via the 2024 Community Awards digital presentation.

• 2024 Community Awards digital presentation - PDF PD

Primary Student Award

Ethan Campbell - Recipient

Ethan Campbell, Garden Club Captain at St Brendan's Catholic Primary school, has demonstrated remarkable knowledge and enthusiasm for the Second Phase of his school's Indigenous Reconciliation Garden. His research, ideas and attendance at Sydney Uni Health based lectures was outstanding for a Stage 1 student. Ethan's passion for gardening became apparent through his involvement with his parents' and grandparents' gardens. Ethan is a credit to this school, his family and wonderful that he can share knowledge of Country with all ages.

Angus Stanic - Recipient

Angus Stanic has demonstrated his commitment to Reconciliation through his awareness of nature and understanding the importance of inclusivity and harmony. He regularly shares helpful tips about the environment with his peers and has been instrumental in the labelling of his school's Native Indigenous Reconciliation Garden at St Brendan's Catholic Primary School. He is supportive of the project and gave up some of his holiday time to assist with the garden.

Open Award

Mary Grace Mugavero - Recipient

Grace has been supportive of St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School’s Reconciliation Plan from the initial launch phase in 2016, since the school started a committee RAP group from mid 2015. Grace is mainly a Stage 2 and Newman Support Teacher as well as contributing across the school in several Curriculum areas which covers LSO and Diverse Learning. Grace continues to offer support to parents, staff and past indigenous students through her regular committee meetings. She has also been instrumental in arranging flags and acknowledgement posters for Harmony Day, Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC, Mabo and other significant days.

Blake Griffith - Recipient

Marea Soulos - Nominee

In 2024, Marea and Blake successfully developed and led a program to close the gap in education for First Nations Students. For many of these boys they are the first in their family to achieve their HSC. They have opportunities to go to University, TAFE and to pursue traineeships. Many of the boys have been able to pursue school-based traineeships and apprenticeship at the same time as achieving their HSC. The boys are given the resources they need to be successful in their educational journey. They have a safe space where they can get academic support, access meals if they need to and develop an understanding of their background and culture.

Molisa Carney - Nominee

Molisa is an advisor for the Reconciliation Action Plan Committee and a dedicated Case Manager for the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre's Boarding House Outreach Services team. She has played a vital role in liaising with community members, building much needed trust and rapport to front line services. Her role as a mentor and role model has been invaluable to her community through sharing her own experiences of overcoming adversity and achieving success. She has inspired younger generations (workers and community alike) to pursue their dreams and break the cycle of intergenerational trauma. Through her work here at NNC and some of her community development initiatives, she has nurtured the talents and potential of First Nations people, fostering a sense of pride and resilience within the community.

About the Awards

The Awards are named after the late Pauline McLeod, an icon in Australian media and entertainment who worked across many platforms to teach and celebrate her First Nation heritage with Australian audiences of all ages. In recent years, the Awards have fallen on National Sorry Day, a time to remember those from the Stolen Generations, including Pauline McLeod and her siblings.

The Awards aim to recognise “silent achievers” who have worked diligently in promoting Reconciliation through selfless acts. They may be your neighbours, work colleagues, family members or acquaintances. They will have one thing in common, and that is their desire to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Nominations must demonstrate the nominee's commitment to Reconciliation over the past year. Nominees must either live, work or study within the Inner West.

Award Categories

Primary Student Award

Recognises the great work of an individual attending Primary School (aged 5-12 years at the time of nomination) who live, work or study within the Inner West local government area.

Secondary Student Award

Recognises the great work of an individual attending Secondary School (aged 13-18 years at the time of nomination) who live, work or study within the Inner West local government area.

Open Award

Recognises the great work of an individual aged 19 or over who live, work or study within the Inner West local government area.

Organisation Award

Recognises the great work of an an organisation or business within the Inner West local government area.

Further Information

Eligibility 

• Must not be Members of Parliament, former Councillors, or employees of Inner West Council.
• Must not be a relative of a Member of Parliament, former Councillors, or employees of Inner West Council.
• Must be nominated by someone other than themselves.
• Cannot be considered for a second award in a category in which they have already received an award in a previous year.
• Primary Award nominees must be aged 5-12 years at the time of nomination.
• Secondary Award nominees must be aged 13 - 18 years at the time of nomination.
• Open Award nominees must be aged 19 or over at the time of nomination.
• Organisation Award nominees must be an organisation or business located within the Inner West local government area.
• Council reserves the right to withdraw an award if further information or the recipient's conduct draws the Council awards into disrepute.
• Awards will not be granted posthumously.

Nomination Guidelines  

The nominee can be an individual or organisation that has demonstrated their commitment to Reconciliation over the past year. For example, an individual or group may hold an activity or event with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples. They may have formed a touch footy club; held regular morning teas in the community; or provided equal employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Translation Services 

Council staff can help you submit a nomination in English. If you need our help, please call us using the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS). This is a FREE service. TIS phone number: 131 450 Ask the TIS interpreter to call 9392 5177.

消委会工作人员可以帮助你用英语提交的提名。如果您需要我们的帮助，请通过翻译和口译服务（TIS）给我们打电话。这是一个  免费的  服务。TIS电话号码：131 450询问TIS的传译员致电何超仪在9392 5177

يمكن لموظفي المجلس مساعدتك في تقديم ترشيح باللغة الانجليزيه. إذا كنت بحاجه إلى مساعدتنا ، يرجى الاتصال بنا باستخدام خدمه الترجمة والتفسير (TIS). هذه خدمه مجانية. tis رقم الهاتف: 131 450 اطلب من مترجم tis للاتصال جوزي في 9392 5177.

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Consiglio personale può aiutare a presentare una candidatura in lingua inglese. Se avete bisogno del nostro aiuto, si prega di telefonare utilizzando il servizio di traduzione e interpretariato (TIS). Si tratta di un  libero  servizio. TIS numero di telefono: 131 450 Chiedi l'interprete TIS di chiamare 9392 5177

Το προσωπικό του Συμβουλίου μπορεί να σας βοηθήσει να υποβάλουν υποψηφιότητα στα αγγλικά. Αν χρειάζεστε βοήθεια μας, παρακαλούμε επικοινωνήστε μαζί μας χρησιμοποιώντας την Υπηρεσία Μεταφραστών και Διερμηνέων (TIS). Αυτή είναι μια  δωρεάν  υπηρεσία. ΤΗΣ τον αριθμό τηλεφώνου: 131 450 Ζητήστε από το διερμηνέα TIS να καλέσει 9392 5177

परिषद कर्मचारी तपाईं अंग्रेजी मा एक नामांकन पेश मद्दत गर्न सक्छ। तपाईं हाम्रो सहायता आवश्यक छ भने, अनुवाद र व्याख्या सेवा (TIS) को प्रयोग गरेर हामीलाई कल गर्नुहोस्। यो एक हो  मुफ्त  सेवा। TIS फोन नम्बर: 131 450 मा कल गर्न TIS दोभासे सोध्नुहोस् 9392 5177

Pessoal do Conselho pode ajudá-lo a enviar uma nomeação em Inglês. Se você precisar de nossa ajuda, por favor contacte-nos através do Tradução e Interpretação (TIS). Esta é uma  LIVRE  serviço. TIS número de telefone: 131 450 Pergunte ao intérprete do TIS para chamar 9392 5177

Help and Support

Contact our team by email: events@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

Or give us a call on 9392 5119