A prominent African group which mentors young artistic talent within its community was among those to be recognised at this year’s Brimbank council awards for excellence.
Africa Day Australia Inc youth program director Kevin Kapke said the group won the We Are Brimbank Awards Youth Impact category because it helped African youth find their way including through the arts.
“You have young people that are having issues with their identity,” he said.
“They can tell their own story through performance.”
Africa Day Australia Inc, which was established 10 years ago to celebrate Africa Day on May 25 and to showcase African culture, was honoured at the 2022 Celebrate Brimbank: We Are Brimbank Awards , on October 28.
Brimbank mayor Jasmine Nguyen said this year’s winners included organisations that helped the unemployed and environment.
“We congratulate all the award winners and nominees, and thank them for their efforts in making Brimbank a better place to live, work and play,” she said.
Other winners were: Utsav Melbourne Association (Culture, Arts and Tourism Award); Brotherhood of St Laurence Jobs Victoria Program Sunshine Office and VET Resources (Employment and Enterprise Award); St Albans Saints Soccer Club and Cynthia Frain Horseshoe Bend Community Group ( Environment and Sustainability Award); IPC Health ( Inclusive Brimbank Award); and Hester Hornbrook Academy ( Learning Excellence Award).
Dora Houpis
