Queensland GovernmentMay Kepple is a local commissioner, Justice Group member and foster carer from Coen with a flair for gardening.
Juan Walker is a Kuku Yalanji man whose strong family background in culture has led him to a career in cultural tourism, and he now runs his own business, Walker Tours.
Toowoomba’s Sorita McGrane is passionate about money management and empowering people to live within their financial means, as well as being a strong role model for her children.
Stephanie King, of Mount Isa, had her eyes opened to a new world when she came to Brisbane in May 2009 to participate in the first Indigenous Youth Parliament and young leaders program. Now this determined young woman has set her sights on a future in local politics.
Daphne Naden, a Kuku Yalanji woman from Mossman in Far North Queensland, manages a project to reduce alcohol-related harm in the Aboriginal community of Napranum in Cape York Peninsula.
Kids at Cherbourg, an Indigenous community of approximately 2000 people in south-east Queensland, have become published authors and illustrators through the Books, Books, Books project.
Elverina Johnson is a Kunganji Woman of Yarrabah. A writer, artist, curator and researcher, Elverina has a strong commitment to inspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth.
Louisa Panuel is 1 of 5 young people to be awarded a scholarship in the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP) to participate in development work in Vanuatu.
Beau Tyson from Brisbane, Australia, is the first Aboriginal competitor to represent Australia in the Homeless World Cup.
Agnes Mark is a respected elder and artist from New Mapoon, Cape York, Queensland who believes it is important to give back to the community.
John Maris is a volunteer for the Charleville and Western Areas Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health (CWAATSICH).