Do you know an inspirational person, team, or community group that practices and preserves Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems?
They could be the inaugural winner of a new prize in Australia’s most prestigious and highly regarded science awards. This year, the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems will be awarded for the first time.
The $250,000 prize will be awarded to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-led project that:
- benefits Australian Indigenous peoples, communities and place
- contribute to solving a significant challenge through the practice and preservation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems
- demonstrates sincere connection and respectful engagement with community and Australian Indigenous peoples
- elevates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems.
Nominees must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, team or community group.
Winners of this prize will become important role models who can inspire other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and all Australians.
If you know a person, team, or community group that deserves this prize, get nominating today!