Winner: Beny Bol OAM, Queensland African Communities Council
Beny is President of the Queensland African Communities Council (QACC), has been the Senior Program Manager of Logan’s Outreach Youth Off the Streets program, and is engaged with multiple other community programs.
Beny’s work with African Youth Leaders in Queensland has supported many young people of African backgrounds to challenge, highlight and recognise the many tremendous contributions that African Australians have made to Australian society and culture in the fields of business, sports, law, engineering, the arts and entertainment, politics and more. Beny and the team of African Youth Leaders provide a united voice that facilitates and supports collective development while encouraging each African community and individual to advance their culture and skills. Everyone is encouraged and supported to reach their full potential based on their individual abilities. Beny encourages a focus on strong community bonds at every age level, and particularly youth as the future of the community.
Beny also works closely with a number of Queensland Government agencies to ensure Queenslanders of African backgrounds have appropriate information and support in place for community safety, health and wellbeing, and social and economic participation.
Beny’s ultimate goal is to create a safe and welcoming community.
Highly Commended:
- Trish Luckock, Thargomindah State School