Category 1: Individual & Artistic Talents
- Saed Abdella (VIC)
- Aymar Lumuambu Dimbu
- Hazel Zirobwa (VIC)
- Jael Wena (VIC)
- Jelly Brown (SA)
- Matthews Ndafizo
- Melbourne E.T (VIC)
- Mukomba Massimba
- Nyawuda Chuol
- Privato Nyitunze (SA)
- Raam Didumo
- Simba Mushele
- Ras Jahknow (VIC)
- Tina Mukasa (VIC)
- Jumaa Kuel (DJ Friday)- (VIC)
Category 2: Women in Leadership
- Katinda Ndola
- Abbey Akinbiyi
- Alex Nyok
- Cythia Wright
- Jahura Women in Leadership
- Mercy Akongo
- Monica Majak
- Rebecca Mphande
- Selba Luka
- Nkechi Ogbonnaya
- Veronica Shonhiwa
Category 3: Business and Entrepreneurship
- Abbey Akinbiyi
- Adjowa Mukwanazi
- Adwoa Agyapomaa
- Danied Odukwa (NSW)
- Ellen Chikalipo (NT)
- Kenndy Gebreyesus (VIC)
- Kevin Osifo (NSW)
- Orabile Oratumoa (VIC)
- Rosina Kuzoomunhu
- Rujeko Mhlanga
- Boukassa Tshilembe
- Prosper Taruvinga
Category 4: Professional Excellence
- Aguer Athian – Media and Journalism
- Alice Ntobezi -Medical/Nursing/Health
- Anne Mwangi: Engineering
- Atem Jok: Engineering
- James Atem: Engineering
- Jane Downer: Engineering
- Morley Muse: Engineering
- Colleen Mudawa: Photography and videography
- Martin Mwame: Film and photography
- Markis Nebo: Design
- Dr Seifu Bekele: engineering
- Amer Maol Majak
- Chukwudozie Ezigbalike
- Nkechi N. Ogbonnaya
- Waleed Ali: media & journalism
Category 5: Community leadership
- Apollo Nsubuga-Kyobe
- Dr Charles Mpahnde
- Dr Mimmie Watts
- Dr Francis Acquah
- Fred Alale
- Ibrahim Kebe
- Rebecca Mphande
- Ring Mayar
- Sissay Dinku
- Theresa Ssengaaga
- Sadiki Mukasa
- Innocent Karabagega
- Achol Marial
- Chukwudozie Ezigbalike (Forgotten heroes)
Category 6: Outstanding community Project/events/initiative
- Agnes Nsofwa
- Bode Muse
- Samuel Methu
- Temar John
- Melbourne Employment Forum
Category 7: Youth Leadership
- Adam B.
- Mahad Warsame
- Benny Bol
- Frank Jarfoi
- Kenney Gonkarnue
- Peter Uzande
- Shakur Abdi
- John Kuot
- Selba Luka
- Ayaaak Deng
- Naomi Ngondu
- Ahmed Nur
- Nelly Yoa
Category 8: Organisation supporting African
- The Madiba Project (Gobtima Kalon)
- Moonee Valley Local Learning & Employment Network
- City of Maribyrnong
- Moonee Valley City Council
- Jesuit Social Services
- Melbourne City Council
- Scanlon Foundation (Anthea Hancocks)
- Health West
- Unite Legal
Category 9: Friends of Africans
- Dr Paddy (VIC)
- Filipe Barrera (NSW)
- Kylie Harkins (NSW)
- Lily Troupe (VIC)
- Thomas Matthew (VIC)
Category 10: Best project with a focus on Africans
- Ansu Dolley
- Bishop Samuel Laryea
- David and Rebecca Wena
- Jamaica Barrientos
- Watu Australia
Category 11: Family story & Best Mum/Dad
- Arhet Mohamed
- Ayu Deng
- David and Rebecca Wena
- Preston Nsofwa
- Naomi Wuor
Category 12: School and Academic Achievement
- Christian Bashimbe
- Najum Abdalla
Category 13: Sports
- Liban Abdi
- Michael Kamara
- Akech Makur Chuot
Category 14: Proactive Faith-based organisation
- Peter Bondole
- Divine Restoration Church
Category 15: Best Publications
- William Abur
- Abdel Gaballa