Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service has been recognised for their work within Indigenous communities throughout Western NSW coming away with 'Emerging Non for Profit' of the year at this year's Third Sector Awards.

The awards night dedicated to organisations operating in the non for profit sector was held in Sydney on Wednesday 13 September with CAHS represented by CEO Phil Naden, the Board of the Directors, and the Executive and Management staff.

CAHS put in their nomination for the award back in June this year after a "pretty rigorous process" according to CEO Phil Naden.

"In late August we got notified we were shortlisted," said Mr Naden. "There were twenty seven who nominated, then down to seven for the finalists. It's a national award, and it puts Coonamble on the map."

CAHS were assessed on various criteria enroute to winning the award.

"Because it's the emerging non for profit, it looked at some of our entrepreneurial work, our commitment to community and partnerships within the community as well," said Mr Naden.

The organisation now comprises of the Coonamble Health Service, the Gilgandra and Dubbo Aboriginal Medical Services, Coonamble Gym, Coonamble District Funeral Home, Coonamble Dental Clinic, and the Permanency Support Project also.

Other nominees for the award were Housing Hub who advertise disability specific housing options Australia wide, the Man Up Initiative who are a Western Australian based organisation who work with young men to promote positive masculinity, Good Neighbours Australia who promote and protect children's rights, and the Be My Koorda Aboriginal Corporation, a support group for indigenous children with autism and their families.

Speaking on the award CEO of Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service Phil Naden says he was a bit in shock.

"I was a bit emotive on the night," said Mr Naden.

"I've got to acknowledge the board and the staff in particular, and the main thing is what we've achieved shows that commitment to our community.

"The important thing now is to continue the service we provide to the community."