Who makes a real difference in our community?
Each year on Australia Day, the Community Citizen of the Year Awards give local governments around the state the opportunity to acknowledge the contribution and celebrate community engagement of people within the community.
In particular we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to consider nominating, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, young people, those living with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
2025 Winners
On 26 January 2025, an awards ceremony took place in Derby at the Sportsmens Club. Local individuals and groups were recognised for their overall achievements throughout the previous year.
There were 9 nominations across 4 categories. The winners of each category were:
- Community Citizen of the Year: Kierin Thompson
- Community Citizen of the Year (Youth): Lionel Marr
- Community Citizen of the Year (Senior): Fred Russ
- Active Citizenship Award (Community Organisation or Event): Country Women’s Association (CWA) Derby/West Kimberley
Read the news story here: https://www.sdwk.wa.gov.au/news/citizen-of-the-year-awards-2024/287?c=2Latest News - All Items