Prior to 2012, the Western Australian of the Year Awards were known as the WA Citizen of the Year Awards. The Western Australian of the Year Awards Hall of Fame honours these inspirational Alumni who have made a significant contribution to our community across a number of areas.

2026 Winners

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Dr Jim Giumelli

2026 Western Australian of the Year
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Lucky Oceans

2026 Crown Arts & Culture Award Winner
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Professor Colleen Hayward AM

2026 Wesfarmers Aboriginal Award Winner
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Dr Jim Giumelli

CME Business Award
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Jack Anderson

2026 BHP Youth Award Winner
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Dr Daniel Hunt

2026 Woodside Energy Professions Award Winner
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Mark Glasson

2026 Alcoa of Australia Community Award Winner
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Stephen Michael

2026 Channel 7 Sport Award Winner

List of Winners

Dr Jim Giumelli

Dr Jim Giumelli

2026

CME Business Award

Jack Anderson

Jack Anderson

2026

2026 BHP Youth Award Winner

Stephen Michael

Stephen Michael

2026

2026 Channel 7 Sport Award Winner

Dr Daniel Hunt

Dr Daniel Hunt

2026

2026 Woodside Energy Professions Award Winner

Mark Glasson

Mark Glasson

2026

2026 Alcoa of Australia Community Award Winner

Lucky Oceans

Lucky Oceans

2026

2026 Crown Arts & Culture Award Winner

Professor Colleen Hayward AM

Professor Colleen Hayward AM

2026

2026 Wesfarmers Aboriginal Award Winner

Dr Jim Giumelli

Dr Jim Giumelli

2026

2026 Western Australian of the Year