The Australian Muslim Achievement Awards (AMAA) are held annually. The AMAA aims to raise the profile of Australian Muslim individuals and organisations in the country.
The aim of the Awards event, are to:
• Raise the profile of Australian Muslim individuals and organisations
• Promote their achievements and prominence in the Australian society
• Encourage Australian Muslims to participate and excel in areas within Australian society.
Woman of the Year
Souhair Afiouny
Dr Rakime Elmir
Muna Hassan
Professional of the Year
Moodi Dennaoui
Dr Rakime Elmir
Dr Derya Iner
Sportsperson of the year
Bianca Elmir
Bachar Houli
Haneen Zreika
Business of the Year
Crescent Wealth Halal Certification Authority Tender Loving Care Disability Services
Media of the Year
Bilal Cleland
Ahmed Yussuf
Podium Magazine
Man of the Year
Ali Chaudhry Imam Farhan Khalil Osman Karolia
Role Model of the Year
Hussin Goss Ophelia Haragli Raian Hoblos
Volunteer of the Year
Calisha Bennett Najia Khalil Shameema Kolia
Best New community project of the Year
Daarul Arqam Australia HOPE-Helping Older People Engage in Muslim Community Melbourne Lockdown Response in Suburban Towers
People’s Choice of the Year
Muna Hassan
Rowah Hassan
Hussin Goss Shameema Kolia
Youth of the Year
Zahra Al-Hilaly
Sarib Hussain
Mohamed Semra
Creative artist of the year
Abdul Abdullah
Sarah Masri
Aseel Tayah
Community organisation of the Year
Brothers in Need
Penny Appeal Australia
Pillars of Guidance
Event of the Year
Albanian Australian Islamic Society Street Festival
Pillars of Guidance Ramadan Series
Ramadan Nights
Lifetime Achiever of the Year
Diana Abdel-Rahman
Abyssinian of the Year
Craig Foster
Our active executive team as well as our volunteers help us deliver this event to our community every year. We ensure that the awards are a success and our community gets the recognition that they deserve.
Woman of the Year
Hala Ramadan
Professional of the Year
Zaahir Edries
Sportsperson of the year
Bachar Houli
Business of the Year
Fettayleh Smallgoods
Media of the Year
Before 1770
Man of the Year
Bachar Houli
Role Model of the Year
Ramia Abdo Sultan
Volunteer of the Year
Eman Rahim
Best New community project of the Year
Muslim Film Festival
People’s Choice of the Year
Dr Zuleyha Keskin
Youth of the Year
Nadia Saeed
Creative artist of the year
Nazeem Hussain
Community organisation of the Year
National Zakat Foundation
Event of the Year
Stand Up for Christchurch
Woman of the Year
Noori Ahmad
Dr Zuleyha Keskin
Hala Ramadan
Man of the Year
Bachar Houli
Osman Karolia
Tom Zreika
The Youth of the Year
Bassam Maaliki
Nadia Saeed
Abdul Warsame
Professional of the Year
Nadia El-Mouelhy
Zaahir Edries
Hayley Kelloway
Role Model of the Year
Ramia Abdo Sultan
Zaahir Edries
Dean Mousad
Creative Artist of the Year
Nazeem Hussain
Maryam Popal Zahid
Beray Uzunbay
Sportsperson of the Year
Bilal Akkawy
Payne Haas
Bachar Houli
Volunteer of the Year
Ashraf abdelbaky
Natasha Hill
Mona Mohamad
Eman Rahim
Community Organisation of the Year
National Zakat Foundation
House Of Sadaqa
Sisters’ Cancer Support Group
Business of the Year
Fettayleh Smallgoods
MCCA Islamic Finance and Investments (Australia)
Halal Certification Authority
Best New Community Project of the Year
Boys In The Cave
Muslim Film Festival
Tenfold International
Event of the Year
Eid Show
My Religion Confronting Modern Challenges
Stand Up for Christchurch
Media of the Year
Waleed Aly
Before1770
Nour Haydar
People’s Choice of the Year
Abdulah Hamimi
Dr Zuleyha Keskin
Umm Jamaal Ud-Din (Mouna Parkin)
Sara M. Sal
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