Bill Armstrong AO Human Rights Award – 2022 nominations are now open!
Bill Armstrong AO Human Rights Award – 2022 nominations are now open
The Bill Armstrong AO Human Rights Award identifies and honours those who are doing outstanding work with First Nations people and communities, exemplifying self-determination in practice.
At Community First Development, we consider Bill Armstrong to be one of the greatest humanitarians of our time. With over 60 years of experience working in human rights, both within Australia and internationally, Bill has brought much knowledge and guidance to Community First Development’s work in First Nations communities. His influence is still greatly felt today.
Bill spent 20 years with our organisation before retiring in 2019. He spent 13 of those years as Co-Chair. With great respect for Bill, we created on his retirement the Bill Armstrong AO Human Rights Award to keep his legacy alive and strong while highlighting the great work of others.
We know there are amazing community leaders out there, like Bill, who lead the way and make the world a better place. Whether they are fighting for stronger health outcomes, education, reduced incarceration rates, or assisting the homeless, we want to shine a light on these extraordinary people. We want to celebrate their selfless dedication and commitment to making the world a better place.
The Bill Armstrong AO Human Rights Award celebrates those who are pushing through adversity and challenges to create positive outcomes in human rights.
Who can be nominated?
We invite you to nominate a Community First Development staff member, supporter, volunteer, or community member who has made an outstanding contribution to human rights in connection with the work of Community First Development.
Nominees may self-nominate or be nominated by a third party.
How to nominate:-
All nominations should be emailed to award@communityfirstdevelopment.org.au
Please include the following:
Name
Contact details
Connection to Community First Development (eg. staff, volunteer, community member, supporter etc.)
Maximum 250 words describing why the nominee should be considered for the Bill Armstrong Human Rights Award
Maximum 250 words bio (with a photo if possible).
Nominations are now open for this Award and close on Friday 28th of October 2022.
The winner will be announced on 9th December 2022 and celebrated across Community First Development’s website and social media platforms, so make sure you follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay informed.
It is assumed by nominating, that the successful nominee provides permission for Community First Development to display their name and photo on the Community First Development’s website, social media, and publications. If you are nominating someone, please make sure you have consent to do so.
2021 Recipient
In December 2021, the Bill Armstrong AO Human Rights Award was presented to Doyen Radcliffe.
Doyen, a Yamatji Naaguja Wajarri man from the Midwest Region of Western Australia, has been recognised for his decades of work supporting First Nations' communities to improve quality of life, health, social and economic wellbeing, and inclusion within Australian society.
Mr Radcliffe has been instrumental in pushing through adversity and challenges to create positive outcomes in human rights for his mob and communities across the Northern Territory (NT) and Western Australia (WA). He is multiplying his efforts and expertise by coaching and training others and generously sharing his knowledge and experience widely to better all First Nations' communities.
Doyen's reach and influence expand across the nation as he sits as Director on several community-focused Boards.