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PAC Australia’s IMPACT Awards: 8 winners announced

PAC Australia’s annual performing arts awards recognise national impact, arts leadership and excellence.

20 Aug 2025 17:10

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Rhoda Roberts accepting the Wendy Blacklock Award at PAC Australia's Impact Awards. The photo shows an older Aboriginal woman with blue-framed glasses, black hair and wearing red lipstick and a dark blue top, speaking on video against a light blue textured background.

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Rhoda Roberts accepting the Wendy Blacklock Award at PAC Australia’s Impact Awards. Photo: Alex Sibbison.

Awards recognising national impact, arts leadership and excellence were presented last week by PAC Australia (PACA) – the peak body for Australian performing arts presenters, venues, producers and creators.

The annual IMPACT Awards (previously known as the Drover Awards) were announced at PACA’s arts market and professional development gathering, the Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX) in Darwin.

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