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Congratulations to our 2025 Winners!
Kwinana Person of the Year
Congratulations to Anna Parker – Kwinana’s Person of the Year!
Anna is a passionate advocate for the Medina community, volunteering her time through the Medina Residents Group and lending her voice to make positive change. From campaigning for public art to pushing for upgrades around the Medina shopping precinct, Anna is helping to create a more vibrant and welcoming space for everyone.
Thank you, Anna, for your dedication and heart – your efforts truly uplift our community!
Kwinana Group of the Year
Congratulations to the Kwinana Heritage Group – proud winners of Kwinana Group of the Year at the City of Kwinana Community Awards!
This passionate group is dedicated to preserving our local history through their ongoing care and conservation of Smirk’s Cottage — a treasured heritage site regularly visited by school groups, community organisations and the public.
Thank you for keeping Kwinana’s stories alive for generations to come!
Kwinana Aboriginal Person or Group of the Year
Congratulations to Ngalla Yorga Waangkan Aboriginal Corporation – Kwinana's Aboriginal Group of the Year!
This incredible group has created a safe and supportive space for Aboriginal women to connect, share their stories, and find respite. Ngalla Yorga Waangkan also plays a vital role in our community, hosting and supporting events during National Reconciliation Week and Naidoc Week.
Thank you for the strength, culture and connection you bring to Kwinana.
2026 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Kwinana Community Awards! We will be taking applications in four categories;
Kwinana Person of the Year
Kwinana Senior Person of the Year
Kwinana Aboriginal Person or Group of the Year
Kwinana Group of the Year
Applicants will demonstrate;
Significant contribution to the local community,
Demonstrated leadership on a community issue resulting in the enhancement of community life,
A significant initiative which has brought about positive change and added value to community life, and/or
Inspiring qualities as a role model for the community.
Please note that self nominations, or nominations of an immediate family member will not be considered.
Our Kwinana young people will be recognised by way of a separate awards process at the annual LYRiK Awards.
PRIZES
Each of our category winners will not only take home the honour of being recognised as an outstanding community member, they will also receive a suite of prizes to recognise their contribution to the Kwinana community.
Each winner will receive a prize package valued at $2,000 including;
A framed certificate
A trophy
Their name on the City of Kwinana Honour's Board inside the Kwinana Library
$250 Gift Voucher
$600 capacity building grant for the winner's chosen Kwinana club or organisation (or a donation to a not-for-profit charity if the winner isn't affiliated with a local group). This can be used for things like running training courses, engage a specialist to help with governance, accessibility or marketing, or for small equipment purchases.
$1,000 contribution towards an event of their choosing, ideally within the club or orgnaisation they volunteer with, where the certificate and trophy will be presented by the Mayor or their representative, This could be at the club end of year wind up, a social gathering or fundraiser. City Officers will work with the winner on how to best spend this money.
Congratulations to our 2025 Winners!
Kwinana Person of the Year
Congratulations to Anna Parker – Kwinana’s Person of the Year!
Anna is a passionate advocate for the Medina community, volunteering her time through the Medina Residents Group and lending her voice to make positive change. From campaigning for public art to pushing for upgrades around the Medina shopping precinct, Anna is helping to create a more vibrant and welcoming space for everyone.
Thank you, Anna, for your dedication and heart – your efforts truly uplift our community!
Kwinana Group of the Year
Congratulations to the Kwinana Heritage Group – proud winners of Kwinana Group of the Year at the City of Kwinana Community Awards!
This passionate group is dedicated to preserving our local history through their ongoing care and conservation of Smirk’s Cottage — a treasured heritage site regularly visited by school groups, community organisations and the public.
Thank you for keeping Kwinana’s stories alive for generations to come!
Kwinana Aboriginal Person or Group of the Year
Congratulations to Ngalla Yorga Waangkan Aboriginal Corporation – Kwinana's Aboriginal Group of the Year!
This incredible group has created a safe and supportive space for Aboriginal women to connect, share their stories, and find respite. Ngalla Yorga Waangkan also plays a vital role in our community, hosting and supporting events during National Reconciliation Week and Naidoc Week.
Thank you for the strength, culture and connection you bring to Kwinana.
2026 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Kwinana Community Awards! We will be taking applications in four categories;
Kwinana Person of the Year
Kwinana Senior Person of the Year
Kwinana Aboriginal Person or Group of the Year
Kwinana Group of the Year
Applicants will demonstrate;
Significant contribution to the local community,
Demonstrated leadership on a community issue resulting in the enhancement of community life,
A significant initiative which has brought about positive change and added value to community life, and/or
Inspiring qualities as a role model for the community.
Please note that self nominations, or nominations of an immediate family member will not be considered.
Our Kwinana young people will be recognised by way of a separate awards process at the annual LYRiK Awards.
PRIZES
Each of our category winners will not only take home the honour of being recognised as an outstanding community member, they will also receive a suite of prizes to recognise their contribution to the Kwinana community.
Each winner will receive a prize package valued at $2,000 including;
A framed certificate
A trophy
Their name on the City of Kwinana Honour's Board inside the Kwinana Library
$250 Gift Voucher
$600 capacity building grant for the winner's chosen Kwinana club or organisation (or a donation to a not-for-profit charity if the winner isn't affiliated with a local group). This can be used for things like running training courses, engage a specialist to help with governance, accessibility or marketing, or for small equipment purchases.
$1,000 contribution towards an event of their choosing, ideally within the club or orgnaisation they volunteer with, where the certificate and trophy will be presented by the Mayor or their representative, This could be at the club end of year wind up, a social gathering or fundraiser. City Officers will work with the winner on how to best spend this money.
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Congratulations to the Kwinana Heritage Group – proud winners of Kwinana Group of the Year at the City of Kwinana Community Awards!
