- Outstanding individuals, cultural leaders, and community organisations were recognised for their tireless work at an Official Parliamentary Reception on Thursday night.
- Approximately 300 members of Queensland's African community were thanked for their contribution to the State by Premier David Crisafulli.
- Seven special recognition awards were presented for outstanding contributions to the Queensland-African community and to the State.
- After 10 years of decline under Labor, the Crisafulli Government is delivering on its commitment to celebrate and empower Queensland's multicultural communities.
The Crisafulli Government has celebrated the African community's contributions to Queensland with 300 cultural leaders attending an official Parliamentary Reception.
Seven exceptional individuals and organisations were also presented with awards by the Queensland African Communities Council (QACC), including Queensland African Young Leader of the Year and Community Builder Small Business Award.
Minister for Multiculturalism Fiona Simpson said the event was an important opportunity to highlight the invaluable role of Queensland's African communities in fostering a diverse and harmonious multicultural state.
"It is such a privilege to be able to recognise the amazing work of these incredible individuals and organisations from our African community," Minister Simpson said.
"There is so much diversity and talent in Queensland's African communities and it's fantastic to see the work that organisations such as the Queensland African Communities Council are doing to help shape the next generation of leaders.
"The African community not only contributes to our State's cultural diversity, but it is so generous in sharing that culture with the broader Queensland community as well.
"The former Labor Government used our multicultural communities for nothing more than a box-ticking exercise.
"In stark contrast, the Crisafulli Government is committed to fostering social connection and cohesion by celebrating and empowering our multicultural communities to fully participate in Queensland's way of life."
Queensland African Communities Council President Faysel Ahmed Selat said the reception was a historic night for African communities across the State.
"It was a celebration of the contributions, resilience and leadership of African communities across Queensland," Mr Selat said.
"We celebrate our resilience, our spirit, and our deep commitment to Queensland and its future."
