Bowen Neighbourhood Centre Coordinator, Stephanie Cora, has been awarded the Bowen NAIDOC Community Person of the Year, during National NAIDOC Week.
Awarded for her dedicated and continuous work for the Bowen Neighbourhood Centre, which she has been running for the past 14 years, Stephanie was surprised by the accolades.
“It is the greatest honour of the year,” Stephanie said.
A born and bred Bowen local, Stephanie began her time with the Bowen Neighbourhood Centre as an office manager, working her way up the ranks to become the Centre Coordinator.
She is a proud Traditional Owner and is always advocating for indigenous rights, social justice, and reconciliation, ensuring that the Bowen community is supported with every individual given the best opportunities on offer.
Receiving the award during the Bowen NAIDOC Week Celebrations, she is still unsure who nominated her.
“I have no idea who put my name forward; everyone I’ve asked says it wasn’t them!” she laughs.
The panel of judges said, “[Stephanie’s] selfless dedication to improving the lives of her community members makes her a deserving recipient of the 2023 Bowen NAIDOC Community Person of the Year award.
“Her unwavering commitment and passion continue to ignite hope, fostering a sense of pride and unity within the NAIDOC community, and leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come.”
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