Creative Australia has announced this year's recipients of the First Nations Arts and Culture Awards at a private ceremony held at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney.

Presented annually on 27 May marking the anniversary of the 1967 Referendum and the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, the Awards recognise the extraordinary contribution of First Nations artists, cultural leaders, arts workers and creative businesses across Australia.

Among those honoured at the awards were singer-songwriter Stephen Pigram, celebrated artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft, leading First Nations artist and activist Dr Djambawa Marawili AM, and champion curator, writer, and presenter Hetti Kemarre Perkins - all recognised with the prestigious Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Hayley Millar Baker received the Youth Award for Achievement in the Arts, while John Harvey was awarded the Established Artist of the Year Award.

Balya Productions was honoured with the First Nations Arts and Culture Business Innovation Award.

This year's ceremony also revealed the establishment of a new award category dedicated to the memory of Rhoda Roberts.

To be presented for the first time in 2027, the Rhoda Roberts Trailblazer Award will celebrate an individual who has had an outstanding impact on First Nations arts and culture.

"These First Nations individuals and organisations represent the strength, depth and diversity of First Nations creative practices across the country," executive director First Nations Arts and Culture, Franchesca Cubillo said.

"We take this moment to congratulate and celebrate these remarkable artists and thank them for leading the way for future generations."

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