The Darwin Community Awards

Nominate someone

Tell us who deserves to be recognised. Your nomination is sent straight to the awards team. The strongest nominations explain the impact in plain terms.

Past winners — 2025

• Best Local Business

  Parap Village Markets

  For decades of weekend mornings, multicultural food and quiet support of dozens of Top End small traders.

• Best Community Initiative

  Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation

  For year-round programs that put Larrakia voices, language and culture at the centre of Darwin community life.

• Best Local Leader

  Dr Lisa Watts

  For tireless leadership of remote health outreach across the Top End and a steady public voice through wet season after wet season.