On 2 December 2023 Tōfā Mamao celebrated its first Tagata Sa’ilimalo: Stars of the Moana event, of which Dauntless Blue was a proud supporter. These awards celebrate the collective successes of tagata sa’ilimalo (Pacific disabled people in Aotearoa, their families and supporters). Congratulations to the 2023 winners:
Tagata sa’ilimalo Rangatira Leadership Award
Lolomanaia Filiai
Tagata sa’ilimalo Taba Gone Youth Award
Tara Aumalesulu
Nofo-a-Kainga Carers/Families/Supporters Award
Pito Aleni
Soalaupule Community/Group/Organization Award
PASG Pasifika Autism Support Group
Tagata sa’ilimalo Taumafaiga Achievement Award
Ululau Ama
Tagata sa’ilimalo Tautua Soifua Life Service Acknowledgement Award
Latoa Halatau
Congratulations also to all the finalists and to Tōfā Mamao for a successful event!
