Indigenous Governance Awards
The winners and highly commended organisations of the 2022 Indigenous Governance Awards were announced at the IGA Gala Dinner on Wednesday 8 June at the International Convention Centre Sydney.
Judged on innovation, effectiveness, self-determination, sustainability, and cultural legitimacy, the winners demonstrated Indigenous-led excellence.
Read more about the winning organisations and what the judges had to say.
2022 Winners and finalists
2022 Winners and finalists
2022 Awards gala program
2022 Awards gala program
Judging Criteria and Prizes
Judging Criteria and Prizes
Past Winners AND FINALISTS
Past Winners AND FINALISTS
About the Awards
The Indigenous Governance Awards share and promote success from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations around Australia.
There are three categories of Award for outstanding examples of governance in Indigenous-led organisations:
- Projects or unincorporated initiatives or projects
- Small to medium incorporated organisations
- Large incorporated organisations
Reconciliation Australia and the BHP Foundation have proudly partnered to deliver the Indigenous Governance Awards since their inception in 2005.
In 2018 we welcomed the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute (AIGI) as co-host and we continue to work together around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance and success.
SAWCAN (South Australian West Coast ACCHO Network) Category 1 – Highly Commended, 2022 Indigenous Governance Awards.