Nguluway DesignInc named ‘Indigenous Business of the Year’ finalist—NSWICC
Nguluway DesignInc have been named as one of three finalists for the ‘Indigenous Business of the Year Award – Urban’ at the 2024 NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) Awards.
The NSWICC Conference and Awards Gala—known as ‘The Summit’—showcase and celebrate leadership and outstanding achievements by businesses, government departments, agencies, and individuals. Nguluway DesignInc joins NGNU (Ngalawa Nura) and Keighran Legal + Advisory as finalists in the ‘Indigenous Business of the Year – Urban’ category, whereby winners will be announced at The Summit Awards Gala on 12 November, 2024.
Nguluway DesignInc Managing Director, Craig Kerslake, said:
‘To be recognized by the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) is an honour on many levels. Not only does the Chamber serve as a trusted vetting body for those seeking to engage with Indigenous businesses, ensuring authenticity and integrity, but it also represents the collective voice of Aboriginal business across New South Wales. Endorsement from the NSWICC is regarded as the highest accolade an Indigenous business can receive, signifying excellence, trust, and a commitment to advancing Indigenous causes. This recognition serves as both a milestone of achievement and a responsibility to uphold the values and culture of Aboriginal business.’
Reflecting on some highlights, the last four years have seen:
Over 40 projects delivered
6 First Nations designers employed
10 sectors worked in
20+ First Nations businesses and consultancies engaged
7 public events hosted, including National Reconciliation Week panels for the architecture and design industry; and
Hosted over 800 non-Indigenous attendees of cultural sharing yarns
Nguluway DesignInc have worked on a number of projects spanning the four services of architecture, urban design, interiors and landscape. Some of our most rewarding and exciting projects to date include the Tubba-gah Wiradjuri Keeping Place, UTS Indigenous Residential College, Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre, Bundjalung Tribal Society Cultural Centre, Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility, Unanderra Station Upgrade, Wilpena Pound Entry Precinct, Ngurra Cultura Precinct Competition, Bellambi Station Upgrade and Towradgi Station Upgrade.
Nominations are judged on their contribution to economic outcomes for Indigenous people and communities in NSW, through the growth of Indigenous owned businesses, and their engagement in government and industry supply chains and the employment and career advancement of Indigenous people.
