Gail Allison JP is an Elder, nurse, teacher and mentor with an unwavering commitment to the long-term strengthening of Aboriginal communities. She has worked on the Government’s Drug, Alcohol and Petrol Sniffing Prevention Programs. Gail has served on the Board of the National Aboriginal Health Organisation for almost two decades.

Janet Holmes à Court AC is a philanthropist and businesswoman. Janet is recognised as a key patron of the arts throughout Australia and serves on the board of a number of key organisations, including being the Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of Arts and Culture WA and the Chair of the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (a position that she has held since 1983). Janet was also Chair of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra for 20 years and Founding Patron of Black Swan Theatre Company.

Diane Smith-Gander is a professional company director and advocate for gender equality in business leadership roles. Diane has led an accomplished executive career that has spanned many industries and countries, with experience at many of Australia’s leading organisations. Diane has also served as a non-Executive Director of Wesfarmers since 2009, is a former Director of the Committee for Perth, and is the former Commissioner of the Western Australian Tourist Commission.

Professor James Trevelyan has excelled as an engineer, researcher and educator since 1971 achieving international distinction for his research into robotics, landmine clearance, engineering practice and education. He is currently a Winthrop Professor in the Mechanical and Chemical Engineering School at the University of Western Australia and a Fellow of Engineers Australia. Professor Trevelyan has invented a pioneering low-cost air conditioner that could reduce carbon dioxide emission by 12 percent.

Professor Mike Daube AO is an international leader in public health and widely recognised as one of the world’s leading experts in tobacco control and public health advocacy. Professor of Health Policy at Curtin University, Professor Daube has served as the co-chair of the National Alliance for Action on Alcohol and is the Director of the McCusker Centre for Action on Alcohol and Youth. Professor Daube played a key role in introducing the mandatory fortification of folate in bread products in Australia. This has since led to a 68% decrease in neural-tube defect prevalence in the Western Australian Aboriginal population. Professor Daube has been awarded the World Federation of Public Health Associations’ highest honour, the Leavell Award for Outstanding Global Health Leadership, as well as the Luther L. Terry Distinguished Award at the 15th World Conference on Tobacco or Health.

Ron Alexander crosses many disciplines including professional sport, sport management, coaching and community service. When Ron was appointed as the Director General of the Department of Sport and Recreation, he used the opportunity to drive social change and help the disadvantaged. Ron is currently Chair of the Methamphetamine Taskforce and Patron of the Edmund Rice Centre which assists refugees, migrants and Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders.

Greg Hire is the Vice-Captain of the Perth Wildcats and an advocate for youth mental health, focusing his time, energy and passion on community and youth sporting activities. More specifically, Greg has established several game-changing projects, charities and initiatives to combat mental illness and youth suicide.