The Western Australian of the Year Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to our state by those born and bred in Western Australia, or those who have chosen to make Western Australia their home.
The Awards celebrate excellence in business leadership, social entrepreneurship and innovation; making a positive difference to the vibrancy of our state through arts and culture; inspirational role models in the Aboriginal community; positive social, scientific and economic impact; achievement in sport; and improving the lives of Western Australians and the community as a whole.
Aboriginal Award
Glen Kelly
Glenda Kickett
Irene Stainton
Dawn Wallam
Arts and Culture Award
Mark Coughlan
Jessica Gethin
Andrew Ross
Bourby Webster
Business Award
Frank Cooper AO
Dr Rick Fenny
Steve Scudamore
Dr Erica Smyth AC
Community Award
Ricky Grace
Bruce Langoulant AM
James McMahon DSC DSM
Lee Musumeci
Professions Award
Peter Meurs
Professor Peter Newman AO
Professor John Newnham AM
Dr Angus Turner
Sport Award
David Hatt
Samantha Kerr
Grant Manzoney
Christina Matthews
Youth Award
Brooke Blurton
Harrison Garland
Ian Michael
Kendall Whyte