The posters continued to reflect the spirit of protest until 1977, with titles like "Self Determination" and "Chains or Chance".
The 1978 poster was different, reflecting the move from a single day of demonstration to a celebration lasting a week each July, after the new committee was established.
The 1988 poster, "Recognise and Share the Survival of the Oldest Culture in the World" reflected the name change to NAIDOC, which formally included Torres Strait Islander people in the event.
The winners are:[4] The 2021 National NAIDOC Awards ceremony in Alice Springs (Mparntwe) was cancelled.
An alternative NAIDOC Awards event was planned for 3 July 2021 at the Sydney Opera House, but was postponed.