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AMAA 2020

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.

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Our 2020 Finalists

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

Australian Muslim Achievement Awards

The Australian Muslim Achievement Awards (AMAAs) attempt to raise the profile of Australian Muslim individuals and organisations, promote their achievements and prominence in the Australian society and encourage Australian Muslims to participate and excel in areas within the Australian community.

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.

Our 2019 Winners

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

Our 2019 Finalists

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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