Gladstone First Nations Community Honouring Excellence

29/04/2026

We regret to advise that the 2026 NAIDOC Ball has been cancelled.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Thank you to everyone who showed interest and support for the event.

05/11/2025

A massive THANK YOU to our sponsors for the Honouring Excellence Awards Night 2025.
GOLD SPONSORS - KNL Engineering and Mechanical Pty Ltd Aurizon
SILVER SPONSORS - Santos GLNG, APLNG ConocoPhillips
BRONZE SPONSORS - QGC, NRG Gladstone Power Station, Xtreme Engineering and Empowering Thinking & Healing

10/10/2025

Thank you to those who have sent in your nominations 🙂 please share around!

Link for nominations - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xccAZrUWr0uekzI72MAdun4s-mXdoaBNixVeVUT3djRUOU5XR1hBV0FTUkIwREZPUkpZR1NVME1LQi4u

Shoutout to those who have registered their sponsorship so far. The more sponsors we have, the more we can provide for the kids on the night without it being a cost to parents. If you or your business are interested, please reach out to Annette on the details below.

07/10/2025

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Awards Night

Please pass on to any friends and family who you think qualify for this amazing night.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xccAZrUWr0uekzI72MAdun4s-mXdoaBNixVeVUT3djRUOU5XR1hBV0FTUkIwREZPUkpZR1NVME1LQi4u

We are still on the hunt for a few more sponsors. If you or someone you know would be interested, please reach out on here, scan the QR code below or [email protected]

28/08/2025

Honouring Excellence is back for 2025. We are on the look out for Sponsors. Without sponsors, this night isn't possible. If you are a business or know someone who would be interested in being part of this event, please scan the QR code or follow the link. If you would like a Sponsorship booklet emailed, please comment below and this can be sent or dropped off. We would love to hear from you!

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xccAZrUWr0uekzI72MAdun4s-mXdoaBNixVeVUT3djRUQldFN1pENVJCOERVRUVXQ0g0TzVJVjFHMy4u

30/06/2025

Thanks to the amazing Wezzy Crüze for taking photos. Please have a look through and share 😊

Photo collection by Wezzy Crüze

26/06/2025

NAIDOC Ball & Awards Night is in 2 days ❤️💛🖤💙💚 thank you to our amazing sponsors. Without your support, these nights would not be possible. Thanks to Orica, QGC, APLNG, Proper Scaffolding , Empowering Thinking & Healing , MRAEL, Rio Tinto and Santos. There is still time to purchase tickets, don't miss out!

25/06/2025

It's not too late to buy a ticket for this weekend. Come and celebrate NAIDOC 🖤❤️💛💙💚

🎟 TICKET SALES ARE NOW LIVE 🎟
Tickets can now be purchased via a few different options this year.

⭐️ ONLINE - please note this option does have a fee attached to the sale.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2025-gladstone-naidoc-ball-awards-night-tickets-1403330121169?aff=oddtdtcreator

⭐️ INVOICE - for you or your company. You can email [email protected] for an invoice to be sent for payment. (This option will be no fees)

⭐️ CASH PAYMENT - organise to purchase a ticket. If you would like to do this option please email [email protected]

💲 Tickets are $110 per person or if you purchase a table it will cost $1,000 ($100 per ticket) so get your group together and purchase a table!!

We hope you can join us for this great event!

20/06/2025

🏆 AWARD NOMINATIONS CLOSING SOON 🏆

Award Nominations are now live! Please read through the categories and share with your networks. We can't wait to see the Nominations coming in.

Please reach out with any questions.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xccAZrUWr0uekzI72MAdun4s-mXdoaBNixVeVUT3djRUMkJUQjBETVQzQVFYQlVNTkNCQzZQOUEzTC4u

16/06/2025

🎟 TICKET SALES ARE NOW LIVE 🎟
Tickets can now be purchased via a few different options this year.

⭐️ ONLINE - please note this option does have a fee attached to the sale.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2025-gladstone-naidoc-ball-awards-night-tickets-1403330121169?aff=oddtdtcreator

⭐️ INVOICE - for you or your company. You can email [email protected] for an invoice to be sent for payment. (This option will be no fees)

⭐️ CASH PAYMENT - organise to purchase a ticket. If you would like to do this option please email [email protected]

💲 Tickets are $110 per person or if you purchase a table it will cost $1,000 ($100 per ticket) so get your group together and purchase a table!!

We hope you can join us for this great event!