As the architect of the Noongar Native Title offer, Glen Kelly helped negotiate the largest settlement of its kind in Australia. Affecting thirty thousand Noongar people and covering over two hundred thousand square kilometres, this settlement will deliver valuable economic, social and cultural outcomes for communities across Western Australia. Glen sits on the Board of Reconciliation Australia and is a director of KPMG’s Indigenous Services advisory arm. He is a firm believer in Indigenous culture providing many of the insights and values that will benefit Western Australian society, particularly those concerning caring for country and the sustainable development of land.

Bourby Webster takes orchestral music to WA communities that usually do not have access to it – and delivers it with a twist. As founder of Perth Symphony Orchestra, Bourby brings classical music to the masses; giving talented WA musicians a place to shine in diverse and offbeat locations. Under Bourby’s leadership, The Orchestra’s s international profile continues to grow with her export, Faith & Freedom: The Music of George Michael performed in Singapore in 2018. Committed to supporting WA artists, she also founded the Perth Arts Leaders Collective – an initiative aimed at mentoring arts leaders creating their own start-up companies.

With 45 years’ experience in the mineral and petroleum industries, Dr Smyth is a pioneer in bringing companies, communities and governments together on exploration projects. One of the first female geologists in WA, Dr Smyth has chaired or directed more than 20 listed and private companies, charities and government boards and is one of the few women to chair an ASX-listed company. A trail-blazer for gender equality, she serves as Ambassador for 100 Women -providing grants for women in health, safety and education. Dr Smyth also supports organisations that respond to need, serving as director of the national board of the RFDS.

Dr Angus Turner is a leading eye doctor with a passion for helping remote, rural and disadvantaged communities. The rate of blindness amongst Aboriginal Australians is three times higher than that of non-Aboriginal Australians, and Doctor Turner is working tirelessly to address this imbalance. One of his major achievements was the launch of the Lions Outback Vision Van - a mobile eye health clinic that services remote areas, saving people from trekking thousands of kilometres for treatment. Further afield, Doctor Turner volunteers his expertise in South Africa, helping to establish an eye facility and train hospital workers in surgical procedures.

James’s career in the Australian Defence Force has spanned 22 years. Over that time he’s been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) and the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) for leadership and command in Afghanistan, Iraq and Timor-Leste. After his military service, James’s leadership skills saw him appointed as Commissioner for the Department of Corrective Services to implement a reform agenda. Always focusing on rehabilitation, James’s efforts helped establish the Youth Justice Board and the Reconciliation Action Plan for Corrective Services. James is also personally committed to defence families, supporting current serving personnel, returned service personnel and defence families in need.

At just 24 years of age, Sam Kerr is an international soccer star who captains both the Perth Glory and the Australian women’s national soccer team, the Westfield Matildas. After taking up soccer at the age of 12, Sam made her Perth Glory debut just three years later and has since represented Australia over 70 times. Her talent is widely recognised, with Football Federation Australia CEO, David Gallop, describing her as “one of the best female footballers in the world right now.” As ambassador of Female Football Week, Sam strongly advocates for gender equality and female participation in sport.

Harrison Garland is the founder of ‘Swim for Proudie,’ a fundraiser to support his friend, Warrick Proudlove - an aspiring footballer who was involved in a car accident that left him severely disabled. Harry has been able to raise vital funds for Warrick and his family, dedicating several of his Rottnest Channel Swims to the cause - successfully raising just under $160,000. Thanks to Harry and his team, Warrick’s family can pay for his rehabilitation equipment and 24-hour care. And with plenty more ‘Swims for Proudie’ on the horizon, Harry will continue to offer much-needed support to his good friend.