Recognising Those Who Make a Difference
Honouring the Changemakers Supporting Refugees in NSW
Every year, the NSW Humanitarian Awards celebrate individuals, organisations, and initiatives that have demonstrated outstanding dedication to supporting refugees and fostering multicultural harmony.
Do you know someone making a real difference in the lives of refugees? Or are you yourself leading impactful humanitarian work? Nominations for 2025 are officially open!
Nominations close: 11 May 2025 at 11:00 PM
Why Nominate?
Shine a spotlight on those making a meaningful impact.
Celebrate the dedication of individuals and organisations working with refugee communities.
Encourage and inspire others to contribute to humanitarian efforts.
Self-nominations are welcome! If you have been working tirelessly, we encourage you to share your story.
Award Categories for 2025
Nominations are open for 11 categories, each recognising a unique contribution to refugee support:
🔹 Best Project – An outstanding project working with or assisting refugees. The project can be run by an individual group or organisation and can either be ongoing or completed during the last year.
🔹 Business – Small or large businesses employing, assisting, established/run by or in any other way supporting refugees.
🔹 Government & Legal – Individuals or organisations from the government or legal sectors working to advise, assist or support asylum seekers or refugees.
🔹 Media – Media outlets, journalists or media officers supporting, prioritising and/or raising awareness of refugee issues.
🔹 Refugee Community Worker – A former refugee working on refugee issues with their own or other refugee communities, in either a paid or unpaid position.
🔹 Refugee Supporter – A member of the broader Australian community, of any background, supporting and assisting refugees in any capacity, in either a paid or unpaid position.
🔹 Sport – Awarded to an organisation or individual for outstanding efforts in promoting sporting endeavours among people from refugee backgrounds.
🔹 Youth – AA young person aged 12-25 of refugee background making an outstanding contribution to Australian society in their chosen field.
🔹 Education – Schools, Universities and other educational institutions, or individuals working at such institutions, who assist former refugees by breaking down barriers to education.
🔹 Rural & Regional – Organisations or individuals working in regional areas of NSW to assist refugees.
🔹 Digital Advocate – A digital advocate who uses online platforms and social networks to promote the rights, inclusion, and well-being of refugees and those with refugee-like experiences. This individual could be part of the refugee community or a member of the broader community, and their work can be either paid or unpaid. The individual must be independent and cannot be a full-time employee of a larger media organisation at the time of their advocacy work.
How to Nominate
🔹 Step 1: Read the category descriptions and choose the most suitable one.
🔹 Step 2: Complete the nomination form
🔹 Step 3: Submit before 11 May 2025 at 11:00 PM.
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