Southern Aboriginal Corporation
Recognition and Awards
Both SAC and members of our have received a number of awards recognising our work over the years.
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We thank everyone for their continued contibution.
2022
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Order of Australia - Asha Bhat (SAC CEO)
The Order of Australia recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement. Asha received this for her outstanding service in the Indigenous Community of Western Australia.
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Pro Bono Australia: Impact 25 Award Recipient, Judges Choice Award
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WA Community Achievement Awards: Finalist
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WA Judge for Telstra Business Awards (Indigenous Excellence category)
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WA Community Achievement Awards- Asha Bhat (SAC CEO) Local Legends category.
2021
Community Service of the Year Award - Great Southern Business Awards
Indigenous Employer of the Year Finalist - Great Southern Business Awards
2020
Community Services Excellence Awards -India Australia Business and Community Awards - Shelter WA
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Asha was a finalist in the Telstra WA Business Women of the Year Awards
Finalist Community Group of the Year – Western Australian Regional Achievement and Community Awards
2019
Community Services Excellence Awards -India Australia Business and Community Awards
2018
Cordes Fellow - Asha participated in the ‘Opportunity Collaboration’ in Mexico (global leaders building sustainable solutions to poverty and injustice)
2017
Asha was a finalist in the Telstra WA Business Women of the Year Awards
Asha was named Albany Citizen of the Year
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“In Albany’s Australia Day WA Citizen of the Year Awards, Ms Bhat was among 23 finalists who have made outstanding contributions to the local community. Ms Bhat moved to Albany in 2008 and was selected for her work as a board member for numerous community organisations as well as her role in the growth of Southern Aboriginal Corporation.”
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(Albany Advertiser, Tuesday, January 31, 2017)
2016
Asha was selected to attend the Global Ambassadors Program (one of 11 women)
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Community Business Awards- Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industries
2011
Noongar Excellence Award – City of Albany